Postdoctoral Scholar in Radiological Sciences

Position overview

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range: $72,000-$82,000 depending on prior postdoc experience

Open date: September 19, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Feb 28, 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.

The Department of Radiological Sciences at UCLA is recruiting a postdoctoral scholar to join the Chiang lab. The appointment will be supervised by Dr. Jason Chiang, in collaboration with Drs. David Lu and Steven Raman. A PhD and/or MD degree is required, along with a demonstrated track record in cancer immunology and cancer metabolism with a specific interest in solid tumors.

The ideal candidate will co‑supervise graduate students, research associates, and visiting graduate student researchers on translational research studies involving interventional oncology. Responsibilities include coordinating efforts from investigators and staff across multiple departments. Experience in basic science of immuno‑oncology, image‑guided therapies, rodent and large animal cancer models, and wet‑lab skills (cell culture, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, western blot, flow cytometry) are desirable.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills and experience contributing to grant submissions and publishing manuscripts in high‑impact journals. Candidates must have a strong interest and commitment to an academic research career.

Responsibilities:

• Research project management and data acquisition.
• Developing and updating protocols and best practices.
• Database maintenance, data analysis, and preparation of research manuscripts.
• Preparation of grant proposals.
• Coordination with interdisciplinary team members and presentation at national and international meetings.

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Basic qualifications:

• PhD and/or MD degree with experience in basic science or translational research.

Additional qualifications:

• Evidence of related prior publications.
• Highly motivated and independent.
• Ability to prioritize work and be well organized.
• Team‑leading skills.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) with a strong work ethic.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter – describe your research interest and experience.
• Statement of Research – previous research experience and future research interest (optional).
• Reference check authorization release form – complete and upload the reference check authorization release form.

Reference requirements:

• 3 required (contact information only). References will only be contacted for final candidates.

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