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Postdoctoral Fellow, Clark Lab, Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jan 23, 2026
Position overview Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by level of experience at appointment. See Table 23. The minimum salary rate for this position is $69,073. Application Window Open date: January 23, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Feb 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 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 Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Crump Institute for Molecular imaging are recruiting for a postdoctoral fellow. The position is focused on research into nucleotide metabolism in autoimmune diseases, with a focus on PET-based biomarkers and therapy development. The project is funded by NIH grants. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or a related field. Previous experience studying the immune system, metabolism, and animal models of disease is highly desirable. Interested candidates should provide a brief cover letter and curriculum vitae to Peter Clark, PhD (pclark@mednet.ucla.edu). Qualifications Basic qualifications Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or a related field Preferred qualifications Previous experience studying the immune system, metabolism, and animal models of disease is highly desirable. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form Reference requirements Not requested. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10804 Help contact: bomote@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 APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Job location Los Angeles, CA