Postdoctoral Researcher

Description:

The Kotas lab at the University of California, San Francisco is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to study the interaction between immune cells and structural cells of the lung and airway, including but not limited to the context of asthma. The lab uses a combination of in vivo mouse modeling and ex vivo and in vitro cell culture, studied using flow cytometry, single cell and bulk transcriptional analysis, and 3D confocal imaging. For more information, please visit https://kotaslab.ucsf.edu. Successful candidates will join a collaborative lab, work on independent research project(s), and be provided direct mentorship towards future academic or industry careers.

Postdoctoral fellows are expected to be problem-solvers with a positive attitude, who design and perform experiments, critically analyze data, and assume primary responsibility for writing and publishing the scientific results. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to apply and be competitive for intramural and extramural funding. Postdoctoral fellows interested in both academic and industry careers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Required:

·      PhD or equivalent in biology, bioengineering or a similar field

·      Proficiency in laboratory research, including experimental design, data collection, and analysis

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work collaboratively as well as independently

·      Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate laboratory records

·      High-quality publications from graduate school

·      Willing and able to work on in vivo mouse models

Ideal candidates will also be experienced in one or more of the following domains:

·      Standard molecular and cellular assays including immunofluorescence staining, flow cytometry, qPCR, and ELISA

·      Tissue / cell culture techniques including organoids, air-liquid interface (ALI) culture, lymphocyte stimulation or migration, and/or precision-cut lung slices (PCLS)

·      Mouse modeling of lung disease, use of lineage-tracing and conditional genetic knockouts, and tissue processing.

·      Computational analyses of single cell or bulk RNA sequencing, or similar

Research Environment/Training context

The Kotas lab is part of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep within the Department of Medicine, and is affiliated with the ImmunoX program and Biomedical Sciences programs. Postdoctoral fellows will benefit from frequent interactions with complementary and collaborating labs at UCSF, access to core facilities (imaging, genomics, vivarium), and participation in the university’s postdoctoral professional development & mentorship programs. The lab encourages an inclusive and supportive ecosystem, encouraging grant writing, conference travel, and opportunities to mentor more junior trainees. UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. To learn more about resources and opportunities for postdoctoral fellows at UCSF, including pay scale and benefits, see https://postdocs.ucsf.edu/

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send an email containing a cover letter (describing past research, interests and career goals as pertaining to our lab), current CV including publications, and names and contact information for three references to maya.kotas[at]ucsf.edu.