A postdoctoral position is available to study the cellular and molecular mechanisms of oral diseases including periodontal disease and oral squamous cell carcinoma pathogenesis in the context of host-microbe interactions and the oral microbiome. Candidate will perform a variety of in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, cell assays (migration, invasion, sphere, apoptotic assays), basic microbiology studies, ELISA assays, PCR assays, histology, immunostaining, in vivo animal models, and bioinformatic analyses of RNA-Seq and microbiome sequencing data.

Candidates should have a strong background in cell biology, cancer biology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. This is a full-time position. Initial appointment will be one year, continued employment is contingent upon availability of funding and candidate’s performance. Salary rate to be based on the postdoctoral scholar’s experience level. Candidate must possess a PhD in the field of biomedical sciences.

For immediate consideration, please send application and your CV via email and include a statement of your research interests and the names and email addresses of three references to:

Yvonne Hernandez-Kapila, DDS, PhD

Professor

Associate Dean, Research

Felix and Mildred Yip Endowed Chair

ykapila@dentistry.ucla.edu

Office 73-030 CHS | Lab Location: 73-078

UCLA School of Dentistry
10833 Le Conte Ave.
Box 951668
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668

Position is available immediately.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Physical setting:

• University

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90095: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person