Posted on October 28, 2021
The Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience in the Division of Digestive Diseases at the University of California Los Angeles is seeking a full time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow for an R01-funded project studying the brain-gut microbiome mechanisms of action underlying obesity. The Center is a multidisciplinary team conducting clinical, translational and basic research with human populations. The postdoctoral fellow will work directly with Dr. Arpana “Annie” Gupta, PhD and other faculty collaborators.
This project uses multimodal MRI sequences combined with measures of the gut microbiome and dimensional neuropsychiatric behavioral measures (i.e. tasks, questionnaires, heart rate variability, digital phenotyping, cognitive and clinical measures) to study structural and functional circuit dynamics in obesity.
There will be opportunities to develop translational and clinical research skills (e.g. target discovery, individualized treatment development and biomarker/predictor development), in addition to analysis methods and pipelines to address basic and pathophysiological systems biology questions. There will be many opportunities to lead high impact publications starting on day one. We will be working with existing unique datasets in addition to creating new ones. Extensive mentorship will be provided to facilitate the transition to an independent research career.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications:
Additional Qualifications:
This is a 2 to 5-year term position with great opportunities for training in human systems biology, translational/clinical applications and diverse integrated methodologies.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07020
Posted September 14, 2021
The Division of Digestive Diseases in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA are seeking applications for a full-time Postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth Videlock. The focus of the Videlock Lab is on the role of the gut in Parkinson’s Disease. The Videlock Lab works with mouse models, human tissue and cell and enteroid cultures.
Specific techniques used in the lab include:
Responsibilities will include
The ideal candidate will have an interest in pursuing a project in this area and will be highly motivated to independently develop proficiency in experimental approaches and learn and implement new experimental techniques. While not required, an interest in the develop of script-based computational approaches to data analysis is preferred. A Ph.D., DVM, or M.D. is required.
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.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06888
Posted September 1, 2021
The Division of Digestive Diseases in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the VA Greater Los Angeles Health System are seeking applicants for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Stress-Neurogastroenterology laboratory. The candidate will participate in projects involving anatomical profiling of neuronal circuits in the pelvic organs-autonomic nervous system, using tracing, immunohistochemistry, image reconstruction and molecular biology assays. The position will offer the candidate an excellent opportunity to advance their career path and to obtain training in new methodological approaches.
A PhD, DVM or MD is required with some experience and interest in neuroanatomical and immunohistochemical studies and in microscopy and imaging processing. Knowledge and experiences preferred in autonomic nervous system, microscopy, and image processing. The candidate must be enthusiastic, have strong written and oral communication skills, be highly motivated, intellectually creative, able to work independently, and function well as part of a team. Candidates will be expected to contribute to ongoing projects and expand novel independent research projects in a collaborative research environment.
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.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06860
Posted September 1, 2021
The laboratories of Drs. Guido Eibl in the Department of Surgery and Enrique Rozengurt in the Division of Digestive Diseases at the David Geffen School of Medicine are seeking applicants for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position. The proposed project is part of a recently funded 5-year NIH Program Project Grant on “Chemoprevention and mechanisms of obesity-promoted pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC)”. Current projects focus on the role of YAP/TAZ transcriptional co-activators in diet-induced obesity and PDAC. These studies include investigating the underlying mechanisms that inflammation plays in the link between obesity and cancer, to identify the molecular mechanism, by which statins inhibit YAP/TEAD signaling in mouse and human pancreatic cells, and to characterize the inhibitory effect of statin and metformin on the development of PDAC as a novel chemopreventive strategy. Experiments are carried out in cell culture and genetically engineered mouse models. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain expertise in both signal transduction mechanisms in pancreatic cancer and a highly relevant preclinical model of this disease.
The candidate must be enthusiastic, have strong written and oral communication skills, be highly motivated, intellectually creative, able to work independently, and function well as part of a team. Candidates will be expected to contribute to ongoing projects and expand novel independent research projects in a collaborative research environment. A Ph.D, MD, or DVM is required.
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.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06874
Posted August 20, 2021
The Jacobs Laboratory in the UCLA Microbiome Center and the Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, is seeking applicants for a post-doctoral position in microbiome science. The laboratory studies the role of intestinal microbes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other gastrointestinal diseases using a combination of multi-omics analysis of human cohorts to define microbiome-phenotype associations and in vivo models to elucidate underlying biological mechanisms.
The candidate will investigate the hypothesis that IBD-associated genetic variants disrupt pathways that regulate the intestinal microbiota, thereby creating a microbial pre-disease susceptibility state. This will be pursued through the use of gene edited and conditional knockout mice to model the effect of IBD-associated genetic variants on the microbiome. The relevance of these microbial shifts will be further investigated through the use of gnotobiotic mice colonized with human or mouse microbiota.
A PhD is required. Applicants must have extensive experience using animal models and molecular biology techniques in their prior scientific projects. Direct experience with microbiome research is welcome but not required. Prior bioinformatics exposure is not necessary.
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.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06806
Posted July 16, 2021
The Division of Digestive Diseases in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a faculty position at the level of Instructor, Assistant, Associate, and full Professor ranks. The position involves participating in gastroenterology practices located at various UCLA sites in Los Angeles County. Duties include direct patient care in the inpatient and outpatient setting and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. An MD or DO is required. Applicants must be board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine and board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology. Active California medical license is required.
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.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06654
Posted July 2, 2021
The Division of Digestive Diseases in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applicants for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or full rank. The position involves a minimum of 36 hours per week of direct patient care in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Duties include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in the inpatient and outpatient settings and may include participating in gastroenterology practices located at various UCLA sites in Los Angeles County. Candidates must have Transplant Hepatology Certification and must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology. An MD is required. Candidates must have a successful track record in clinical research.
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.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06583
