Postdoctoral Researcher

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Job #JPF10626

• Bioengineering Department / Henry Samueli School Engr & Ap / UCLA

Position overview

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by postdoc experience level. The starting salary range for this position is $69,073. See Salary Table 23: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/\_files/2025-26/represented-oct-2025-scales/t23.pdf

Application Window

Open date: September 24, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Postdoctoral positions are available in the lab of Dr. Mireille Kamariza at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), located in the Bioengineering Department. Leveraging chemical biology and fluorescence imaging techniques, we are developing a new platform to detect tuberculosis (TB) drug resistance in patient samples. Poor diagnostic tools to detect active disease hamper TB control programs. Accurate detection of live Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) could therefore improve TB diagnosis and patient treatment. Postdoctoral fellows will work on interdisciplinary projects within a highly collaborative environment to identify optimal combinations of TB drugs, old and new. Using high-throughput image analysis or large-scale quantitative fluorescence analysis, candidates will decipher drug efficacy and efficiency and potentially gain mechanistic insights for designing novel therapeutic strategies. This project will equip the candidates with skills in microbiology, chemical and molecular biology.

Lab: https://www.kamarizalab.com/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent in molecular engineering or a closely related discipline at date of hire.

Additional qualifications

Highly motivated and creative candidates with a PhD in life sciences, bioengineering, or equivalent fields are encouraged to apply. The candidates should have experiences in microbiology, chemical biology, or molecular bioengineering. Being knowledgeable in handling patient samples, flow cytometry techniques, or high-throughput microscopy image analysis is a plus.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Shortlisted applicants should arrange for recommendation letters to be sent from at least three references.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10626

Help contact: kamariza@g.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• ?Misconduct? means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

Los Angeles, CA