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Summary Cancer Biology Postdoctoral Fellow The Jiang Lab in the Department of Molecular Oncology is recruiting a Cancer Biology Postdoctoral Fellow. Research in our lab sits at the interface of redox ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for postdoctoral cancer in California is $58,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,400.00 and $65,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Postdoctoral Cancer Researcher is a scientist who has completed their doctoral studies and is engaged in advanced training and research in the field of cancer biology, treatment, or prevention. These researchers typically work in academic, clinical, or industry laboratories to conduct experiments, analyze data, and publish findings related to cancer. Their work helps to advance our understanding of cancer mechanisms and develop new therapies. Postdoctoral positions are temporary, usually lasting several years, and are designed to prepare researchers for independent scientific careers.

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Postdoctoral Scholar in Cancer Immuno-Therapeutic Research

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

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Posted 6 days ago

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Job description

Position overview Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (Academic salaries | UCOP) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year
Application Window

Open date: July 17, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Jul 17, 2027 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 G.O. Discovery Laboratory, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar under the supervision of Professor Sanaz Memarzadeh, M.D., Ph.D. at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The G.O. Discovery Lab is located within the UCLA Eli and Edythe Broad Cell Research Center, and is closely affiliated with the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Molecular Biology Institute.

The G.O. Discovery Lab performs highly innovative and collaborative translational research with the potential to impact direct patient care by providing more effective therapies for women impacted by gynecologic cancers. This position is an excellent opportunity to join a highly energized research team and contribute to research projects funded by federal grants and other sources. For more information regarding the laboratory

Applications are being sought from recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. graduates with a strong background in molecular biology, cancer immunology and translational research. Candidates are expected to have experience with conventional molecular biology techniques, microscopy, immunohistochemistry, FACS analysis, viral vectors, stem cells and genomics. Experience with small animal surgical procedures are strongly preferred. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and have publications in peer reviewed journals with at least two being the first author.

The candidate will work closely with the PI and collaborators on research projects. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be expected to mentor trainees with the PI in the laboratory, gather and analyze data, prepare presentations, write manuscripts, and write and prepare grant applications.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year

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Interested candidates can apply through the UC Recruit system

Qualifications
Basic qualifications

Ph.D, MD., or M.D./Ph.D degree.

Additional qualifications

Candidates are expected to have experience with microscopy, immunohistochemistry, FACS analysis, virology, and immunology.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with small animal surgical procedures are strongly preferred.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Letter of Interest

  • Reprint of 3 peer-reviewed publications in which the applicant is a co-author

  • 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

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required

Letters of recommendation are required.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11160

Help contact: fearley@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.
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
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