Pediatrics Postdoctoral Employee/Fellow – Nowicki Lab Full-time

Pediatrics Postdoctoral Employee/Fellow – Nowicki Lab

Salary range: See Table 23 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 – $74,281

Application Window

Open date: February 2, 2026

Most recent review date: Friday, Apr 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Feb 2, 2027 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

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

Basic qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Biosciences, or related field of study <5 years from completion of PhD

Additional qualifications

• Solid understanding of immunology/molecular biology and common laboratory approaches in immunology/molecular biology • Experience with murine models of adoptive cell therapy (tail-vein injection, intraperitoneal injection, phlebotomy, irradiation, splenocyte/T-cell isolation). • Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and quickly adapt to new tasks • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with computational and experimental scientists • Ability to function independently in the laboratory

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter/Personal Statement
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2-5 letters of reference required

About UCLA

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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.

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA