Postdoctoral Scholar – Biological Chemistry Full-time

Postdoctoral Scholar – Biological Chemistry

A postdoctoral position is available in the Lawrence Laboratory in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The Lawrence Lab studies mechanisms of cellular stress response signaling at atomic, cellular and physiological scales. We are particularly interested in biochemical mechanisms defining how cellular stress response machinery senses and regulates cellular metabolic state, and how stress signaling drives cell-type-selective vulnerability in age-related neurodegenerative diseases. We welcome applications from motivated individuals interested in biochemistry, structural biology, stem cell biology, or genomics/metabolomics-based projects. Currently, we are especially eager to hire a postdoc interested in defining mechanisms of integrated stress response regulation of mitochondrial biology in the context of Parkinson's Disease, for which we have dedicated funding beginning summer 2026.

Responsibilities

1) In this role, the appointee will both lead their own project and be actively involved in teammates' projects, immerse themself at one of the world's leading institutions for biomedical research, and learn and teach skills in biochemistry, cell biology, structural biology, integrative physiology, and neuroscience.

2) The appointee will also have the opportunity to strengthen their leadership and collaboration skills by support in applying for fellowships and grants, interacting with graduate and undergraduate students, and taking leadership roles in manuscript preparation.

More information can be found on the lab website: Lawrence-lab.org

The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive lab environment and the highly collaborative UCLA community.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

1) Ph.D. degree in the field of cell biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, genetics, or related disciplines 2) Ability to work in highly inclusive teams and strong work ethics

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement of Research – Description of research interests and how they align with the Lawrence Lab mission

Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

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

Prompt for candidates for recruitment:

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)

Job location

Los Angeles, CA