Postdoctoral Research Position in Immunology at UCLA
University of California Los Angeles


Requisition Number: JPF06768


Postdoctoral Position in Signal Transduction and Transcriptional Regulation at UCLA
A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Laboratory of Dr. Elaine Reed, in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (https://reedlab.dgsom.ucla.edu). The overarching goal of the research project is to advance understanding of the signaling pathways that regulate transcriptional programs stimulated by HLA class I and HLA class II in endothelial cells. The project is attractive as it is highly relevant to design novel approaches to improve the outcome of organ transplantation. The current project focuses on YAP/TEAD signaling in promoting the proliferation and migration of endothelial cells and leukocyte recruitment challenged with antibodies directed against HLA I and HLA II. These studies include the mechanistic dissection of YAP and TAZ localization, phosphorylation and the regulation of YAP/TAZ/TEAD genes using in vitro and in vivo models. In parallel, we are also investigating novel mechanisms of YAP/TAZ inhibition in vitro and in vivo. The position will require an independent, motivated and highly creative and resourceful individual.

A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided. UCLA offers a highly collaborative, stimulating, first-class research environment. The candidate will benefit from a highly collaborative and diverse team of investigators at UCLA including experts in transplantation, infectious disease, immune profiling, biostatistics, and computational immunology at the University of California Los Angeles. The laboratory of Dr. Reed is supported by multiple NIH grants.

Qualifications
The candidate should have a recent Ph.D. or an M.D./Ph.D degree or equivalent training with a strong background in immunology and/or cell or molecular biology.

Applying for the position
Interested applicants should submit their CV as well as a cover letter indicating how their past research experience, interests, and goals connect to the activities of the laboratory. The letter should also include the names and contact information for at least three references. Please submit to: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06768. Deadline for applications: Oct. 31st, 2021

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. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy


To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06768


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction


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