Postdoctoral Fellow, Clark Lab, Crump Institute Molecular Imaging

Position overview

Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by level of experience  Table 23. The minimum salary rate for this position is $69,073.

Open date: January 23, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Feb 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 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 Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Crump Institute for Molecular imaging are recruiting for a postdoctoral fellow. The position is focused on research into nucleotide metabolism in autoimmune diseases, with a focus on PET-based biomarkers and therapy development. The project is funded by NIH grants.

The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or a related field. Previous experience studying the immune system, metabolism, and animal models of disease is highly desirable.

Interested candidates should provide a brief cover letter and curriculum vitae to Peter Clark, PhD (pclarka.edu).

Basic qualifications

Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or a related field.

Preferred qualifications

Previous experience studying the immune system, metabolism, and animal models of disease is highly desirable.

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

Not requested.

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