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Postdoctoral Scholar, Van Dam Lab, Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging Apply now to Postdoctoral Scholar, Van Dam Lab, Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging

Job #JPF11145

• Molecular & Medical Pharmacology / David Geffen School Of Medicine / UCLA

Position overview

Salary range: $69,073 - $82,836

Application Window

Open date: July 7, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Wednesday, Sep 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

The van Dam laboratory in the Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging at the University of California, Los Angeles is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated postdoc to join their multidisciplinary research program, which focuses on the development of innovative microscale platforms for high-throughput radiolabeling as well as high-throughput radioassays and analytical radiochemistry measurements.

In particular, the candidate will be working on the development of a novel high-sensitivity measurement technology to assess radiotracer uptake in biological cells, with a wide range of applications in disease biology, drug discovery, and nuclear medicine.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph. D in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or similar field with a focus on microfluidic device physics, applications, design, and fabrication. Prior experience in fluidic circuit design and CAD, microfabrication, prototyping, and characterization of microfluidic devices and systems is required. Experience in PDMS microfluidics, microfluidic process engineering, automation of microfluidic assays and processes, working with mammalian cells and working with radiolabeled compounds would be especially advantageous, but is not required and can be introduced to the candidate through hands-on experience.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and systematic, motivated by new technology and applications, and will possess excellent critical thinking, experiment planning, and communication (oral and written) skills.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Ph. D in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or similar field with a focus on microfluidic device physics, applications, design, and fabrication.

Prior experience in fluidic circuit design and CAD, microfabrication, prototyping, and characterization of microfluidic devices and systems is required.

Preferred qualifications

Experience in PDMS microfluidics, microfluidic process engineering, automation of microfluidic assays and processes, working with mammalian cells and working with radiolabeled compounds.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:

Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles

Expand our reach as a global university

Enhance our research and creative activities

Elevate how we teach

Become a more effective institution

Prompt for candidates for recruitment:

Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Candidates should include 3 references (contact information only).

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11145

Help contact: schiong@mednet.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