Postdoctoral Position in Infectious Diseases-Allan-Blitz (PI) 2025-2026 Full-time

Postdoctoral Position in Infectious Diseases-Allan-Blitz (PI) 2025-2026

The Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applicants for a full-time, postdoctoral position. The candidate will conduct research on bacterial genomics and host immune response to infection in the context of developing novel, low-cost diagnostics for sexually transmitted pathogens.

Preferred qualifications: Familiar with techniques such as multi-color flow cytometry and/or mass cytometry, DNA sequencing, sterile technique for bacterial culture with BSL-2+ practices, ELISA, and qRT-PCR. Bioinformatics knowledge is preferred but is not required. Experience in bacteriology research is preferred but not required. The candidate should be comfortable working with BSL2+ biospecimens including (cells, plasma, urine, mucosal swabs, saliva) from patients with sexually transmitted infections and HIV. A Ph.D. is required.

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A Ph.D. is required. Experience in bacteriology research and bioinformatics, including working with BSL-2+ biospecimens, DNA sequencing and genomics is preferred.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• UCLA Mission Statement – As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
• The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution
• Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only) Provide contact information of 3 professional references.

Applications will continue to be accepted until Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

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.