Medicine

Pulmonary

To view our openings for the division of Pulmonary, please see the listings below:

Postdoctoral Position in Pulmonary - Belperio Lab 2026-2027

Posted August 26, 2026

We are seeking applications from qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the lab of Dr. John Belperio, an NIH-funded laboratory within the UCLA Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.

We are looking for an M.D. or Ph.D. with a biostatistical background to work on bulk RNAseq, ssRNAseq, citi seq, TCR, methylomics, microbiome, snRNAseq, and proteomics to perform analyses via vertical platforms for predicting lung transplant allograft injuries and chronic rejection. The candidate will also have an immunology background to work with mice models and human samples for the discovery of pathways that lead to fibrosis, emphysema, or granulomas.

Our research program focuses on lung transplant with the goal of inducing murine tolerance via hematopoietic mixed chimerism without radiation in the heterotopic tracheal transplant model of murine obliterative bronchiolitis and or the orthotopic lung transplant model. This would be work dealing with naive and allo-sensitized mice. We also study pathways of acute rejection via endothelial and epithelia cell rejection and pathways of chronic rejection/fibrosis. Our program also focuses on pulmonary fibrosis with the goal of discovering novel pathways using explanted lung tissues and performing proof of concept studies using the murine bleomycin model of lung fibrosis. We also study COPD with the goal of discovering novel pathways using explanted lung tissues and performing proof of concept studies using the porcine elastase model of emphysema. Our program also focuses on Sarcoidosis, discovering novel pathways using explanted lung tissues and inducing non-necrotizing lung granuloma in mice.

Work will include using explanted human lung, lymph node tissue, bronchioalveolar lavage cells and fluid, and plasma/sera/PBMCs for ssRNAseq, proteomics, microbiome, flow cytometry, transcriptomics and methyomics. Similar studies will be performed with transgenic mice with the addition of adoptive transfer experiments and recall assays.

Typical techniques used include immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, multiplex immunofluorescences, flow cytometry, Luminex multiplexing protein concentrations, snRNAseq and ssRNAseq. We also perform adoptive transfer studies and recall response assays. R-programing is preferred. The position will involve conducting experiments in our immunology and cell/molecular biology in the lab. Experience with conditional knockout mouse models, primary epithelial cell lines, flow cytometry, ELISA, protein and DNA-based molecular biology, biochemistry, cell/tissue culture, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, and DNA/RNA sequencing, ssRNAseq, flow cytometry is preferred.

The projects involve both in vitro and in vivo experimentation at the intersection of immunology, cell biology, and bioinformatics. Experience with standard cellular biology techniques and working with murine in vivo models is preferred but not required. Experience in bioinformatics is preferred.

This is an NIH Postdoctoral Training Fellowship, and candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent and US citizenship or permanent residency.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what' s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at Cultural North Star.

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.

To apply, please click here – JPF11240

Postdoctoral Positions in Pulmonary - Kulkarni Lab 2026-2027

Posted August 26, 2026

A postdoctoral research position is available in the lab of Dr. Hrishikesh Kulkarni, an NIH-funded laboratory in the UCLA Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care. We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to drive how local innate immune responses, such as the complement system, modulate the severity of bacterial pneumonia. The overarching goal of our research program is to determine how epithelial cell-derived proteins can be harnessed to mitigate the risk of acute lung injury in various settings, to ultimately reduce the burden of end-stage lung disease. We utilize state-of-the-art technical modalities including conditional knockout mouse models, primary epithelial cell lines, flow cytometry, ELISA, protein and DNA-based molecular biology, biochemistry, cell/tissue culture, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, and DNA/RNA sequencing.

Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences. The project involves both in vitro and in vivo experimentation at the intersection of immunology, cell biology, molecular biology and microbiology. Experience with standard cell biology techniques as well as murine in vivo models is required, as well as microscopy and flow cytometry. Experience in molecular biology or structural biology is preferred.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what' s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at Cultural North Star.

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.

To apply, please click here - JPF11241

Assistant Project Scientist Positions in Pulm - Kulkarni Lab 2026-2027

Posted August 26, 2026

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has openings for full-time Assistant Project Scientists.

The positions are intended for collaborative research working on lung injury, using a combination of in vitro systems, mouse models and human biospecimens. The study will initially concentrate on how complement proteins modulate the cellular response to injury. The candidates' work will focus on investigating immune responses at mucosal surfaces such as the lung and the gut using techniques such spectral flow cytometry, proteomic assays, confocal microscopy, and in vivo imaging in conditional knockout mouse models; performing unbiased screens (such as CRISPR and high-throughput compound screens) to identify targets for modulating complement activity; in vitro studies such as site-directed mutagenesis and immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry to identify binding partners for proteins and how these affect cellular responses to stress; and developing new ex vivo models from human lung specimens for investigating the pathogenesis of lung injury and repair with the goal of applying these techniques towards drug discovery. The candidates must also be able to analyze and interpret said data and use these to generate new ideas and hypotheses to move the project/field forward. Experience in analyzing unbiased datasets (for example, transcriptomic or proteomic data) and/or a background in structural biology is looked upon favorably.

The candidates will work in the Kulkarni Lab and serve as a lead for basic-translational lung injury project(s). The positions involve in-person work at the Kulkarni Lab situated in the Center for Health Sciences building at UCLA. The applicants will meet regularly with their PI, Dr. Kulkarni and other members of the lung injury working group. Responsibilities include supporting the PI in the design and execution of funded projects by leading investigations in animal models of injury; developing new ex vivo models using mammalian lung tissue (including humans); incorporating new techniques into the workflow of the lab (e.g. multispectral flow cytometry, high throughput screening using cellular imaging, in vivo imaging in animals), tissue analysis by biochemical, proteomic, transcriptomic, metabolic and immunohistological approaches. The candidates will be responsible for identifying the best ways to execute the proposed questions being studied in the lab (along with the PI), identifying appropriate reagents to develop new techniques and assays and implementing and refining them to answer key questions, and perform logical series of experiments to develop understanding of the mechanism of action of intracellular and locally acting complement proteins, among other components of the host response. They will be responsible for co-mentoring other trainees in the lab, as well as assisting junior postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and undergraduate student researchers. Additional responsibilities include maintenance of laboratory logs and protocols to be compliant with UCLA protocols, preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, and assisting the PI with the preparation of grant proposals.

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience in biomedical research with a focus on a combination of immunology, plus molecular biology, protein chemistry, structural biology, pharmacology, in vivo work in mouse models of injury, and/or working with primary cell culture systems (e.g., organoids, coculture systems).

Required skills include experience in immunology and at least 2 years of specific experience working independently with experimental animals and primary cellular culture systems; experience in independently designing panels for multiparameter flow cytometry, acquiring and analyzing the data; experience in recombinant DNA technology, PCR, cell culture techniques, basic biochemistry, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence and animal models of disease; ability to handle several projects simultaneously; ability to train and advise laboratory personnel; and ability to maintain and oversee the maintenance of high-quality scientific records.

Specific responsibilities include report directly to the Principal Investigator; carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal supervision; oversee undergraduates, graduate students and new postdoctoral trainees in the lab; work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively; assist with preparation of grant proposals; deliver effective presentations and participate actively in weekly laboratory meetings; prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals; communicate effectively with other scientists worldwide; maintain or organize the maintenance of critical equipment; and organize laboratory safety protocols and inventory systems.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what' s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at Cultural North Star.

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.

To apply, please click here - JPF11222

 

Clinical Positions in Sleep Medicine 2026-2027

Posted July 8, 2026

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applicants for full-time faculty positions in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or full Professor ranks. An M.D., D.O., or equivalent is required. Candidates are expected to be board-eligible or board-certified in Sleep Medicine.

Supervision and teaching of medical students, residents and fellows is expected at one or more of the following sites: UCLA Health Sciences campus, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and outpatient clinics in the Greater Los Angeles area.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what' s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at Cultural North Star.

All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct.

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.

To apply, please click here – JPF11103

Clinical Positions in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine 2026-2027

Posted July 8, 2026

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applicants for full-time faculty positions in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor ranks. Desired clinical interest should be in Critical Care, Lung Transplantation, Advanced Lung Diseases, COPD, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Fibrosis, or the management of liver transplant patients. Responsibilities will include supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows in the inpatient and outpatient settings at one or more of the following sites: UCLA Health Sciences campus, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, West LA VA, Torrance/South Bay, Downtown LA, Burbank, or North Valley clinics. The position may also include night shift coverage for the MICU at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

An M.D. , D.O., or equivalent is required. Candidates must be board-eligible or board-certified in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Internal Medicine.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what' s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at Cultural North Star.

All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct.

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.

To apply, please click here – JPF11102