: Postdoctoral Scholar: Translational Cancer Biomarkers and Molecular Assay Development

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health • Los Angeles, CA • 2h ago

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Job #JPF11432

Pathology Laboratory Medicine / David Geffen School Of Medicine / UCLA

Position overview

Salary range: $71,491-$74,140 (Depending on Experience)

Application Window

Open date: November 1, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Jan 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Friday, Jan 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. to join Dr. Liying Zhang M.D., Ph.D.'s research group as a postdoctoral fellow within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine.

About the Lab

Dr. Zhang's Lab conducts innovative, highly collaborative translational research aimed at transforming cancer care. Our work focuses on discovering molecular biomarkers and developing clinically relevant molecular assays that improve patient outcomes, with particular emphasis on DNA damage response pathways and liquid biopsy.

Position Summary

We seek a motivated and skilled postdoctoral scholar to join our team and contribute to translational research projects spanning biomarker discovery, assay development, and clinical validation. The scholar will work closely with the PI and collaborators across basic, clinical, and computational disciplines, with opportunities to develop an independent research profile and build toward a career in academic science or medicine.

Responsibilities

Design, perform, and analyze experiments for biomarker discovery and molecular assay development

Collect, curate, and analyze data, including bioinformatic analysis of genomic datasets

Present findings at lab meetings, institutional seminars, and national conferences

Write and submit manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication

Contribute to the preparation of grant applications (e.g., NIH, DoD, foundation, and fellowship awards)

Mentor graduate students, research staff, and other trainees in collaboration with the PI

Collaborate with clinicians, pathologists, and bioinformaticians on translational projects

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Required Qualifications

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in molecular biology, cancer biology, genetics, bioinformatics, or a related field

Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology and translational research

Experience with liquid biopsy (e.g., cfDNA/ctDNA analysis) and/or bioinformatics

Strong publication record, including at least two first-author papers in peer-reviewed journals

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Preferred qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with DNA repair and homologous recombination

Experience with next-generation sequencing assays and data analysis

Prior experience mentoring trainees or contributing to grant writing

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

Reference requirements

3-5 letters of reference required

Please provide the names and contact information for three references.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11432

Help contact: LiyingZhang@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

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