5 pediatrics post doctoral fellow jobs found in Los Angeles, CA

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy, Immunology, & Rheumatology is seeking a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. for a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Caroline Kuo. Applicants need to have a Ph.D. preferably in the fields of molecular biology, immunology, or a related field. The laboratory of Dr. Caroline Kuo focuses on developing approaches of gene therapy of human hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) for the treatment of inborn errors of immunity. Specifically, her research revolves around both viral vector mediated gene therapy and CRISPR/Cas9 mediated gene editing of HSC for the treatment of rare immune deficiencies. In addition, the lab investigates methods by which gene modification can be improved in the most primitive HSC. The ultimate goal is to translate ongoing projects to early phase clinical trials. Dr. Kuo has an excellent track record of productive research mentorship for research associates, post-doctoral, and...

POSITION DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. for a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Theodore Scott Nowicki, M.D., Ph.D. Applicants need to have Ph.D in biosciences, an interest in cancer immunotherapy and immunology, and an interest in T-cell biology. Dr. Nowicki is an Assistant Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Pediatrics (Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology), and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics. He is known for his studies of transgenic cellular immunotherapy/immune checkpoint blockade, functional epigenetics, DNA methylomics, and T-cell biology, with an emphasis in sarcomas and other solid tumors. Additionally, as a clinical specialist in pediatric oncology, Dr. Nowicki explores new and developing immunotherapies for pediatric sarcomas. Qualifications: • Doctor of Philosophy in Biosciences, or related field of study <5 years from completion of PhD • Solid...

POSITION DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced Ph.D. for a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Sherin Devaskar, MD. Applicants need to have Ph.D preferably in molecular/cellular biology/genomics, or related fields, to conduct experiments and data analysis in identified pre-clinical and/or clinical investigations, willing to generate results towards formulating grant applications for extramural funding, and working collaboratively within a team present in the laboratory. The projects in the Devaskar Laboratory are focused on elucidating mechanisms and processes responsible for placenta-fetal/neonatal origins of chronic disorders such as obesity, diabetes and neuropsychiatric conditions. The Devaskar laboratory has developed various murine models towards understanding the impact of the placenta on the development of the offspring, with a particular focus on neuro-phenotypic differences and mechanisms. Qualifications: • Doctor of Philosophy in...

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Division of Allergy/Immunology in the Department of Pediatrics is seeking a PhD or MD/PhD for a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Manish Butte. Applicants need to have a PhD, ScD, or DPhil, preferably in the field of immunology. The Butte laboratory focuses on understanding and manipulating the immune system to fight infections, autoimmunity, and cancer, with a special emphasis on T cells. Qualifications: • Track record of starting, finishing, and publishing high quality work • Ability to work on multiple projects and adapt to new tasks • Excellent communication skills • Ability to work independently Skills: • Expertise in all standard laboratory approaches in immunology including flow cytometry • Working with mice (desirable) • Comfortable working with samples including blood • Ability to work at biosafety level 2 • Experience in analyzing and visualizing data • Experience with...

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research, Medicine-Pediatrics Section, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position. This position is for a pre-licensed mental health professional with a Ph.D. in either clinical or counseling psychology to provide evidence-based clinical intervention in the field of addiction medicine. This individual will support primary care physicians by using an interdisciplinary, collaborative treatment model to address substance use disorders in patients seen across an acuity spectrum; from residential treatment to outpatient settings, including an intensive outpatient program. The individual in this position will have an opportunity to accrue postdoctoral hours towards CA licensure as this individual will be supervised by a faculty member who is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in interdisciplinary,...