The van Dam laboratory in the Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging at the University of California, Los Angeles is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated postdoc to join our multidisciplinary research program, which focuses on the development of innovative microscale platforms for high-throughput radiolabeling as well as high-throughput radioassays and analytical radiochemistry measurements.
The candidate will be working on the development of a novel high-sensitivity measurement technology to assess radiotracer uptake in biological cells, with a wide range of applications in disease biology, drug discovery, and nuclear medicine.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or similar field with a focus on microfluidic device physics, applications, design, and fabrication. Prior experience in fluidic circuit design and CAD, microfabrication, prototyping, and characterization of microfluidic devices and systems is required. Experience in PDMS microfluidics, microfluidic process engineering, automation of microfluidic assays and processes, working with mammalian cells and working with radiolabeled compounds would be especially advantageous, but is not required and can be introduced to the candidate through hands-on experience.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and systematic, motivated by new technology and applications, and will possess excellent critical thinking, experiment planning, and communication (oral and written) skills.
To apply:
Applications can be submitted at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11145
Please send your CV, brief statement summarizing your relevant experience, and 3 references to Prof. Michael van Dam
We are always seeking highly motivated, organized, and independent individuals with excellent critical-thinking and research-planning skills who are passionate about research and making a difference in medical imaging. We occasionally have openings at the graduate student, postdoc, and staff research associate levels. Candidates should have a solid background in physics, engineering (e.g. mechanical, electrical, systems, biomedical, or chemical), microfluidics, biotechnology, or chemistry (analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, or organic synthesis).
Projects are quite multi-disciplinary in nature and we collaborate with several other groups in the Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging at UCLA as well as groups at other institutions. Our goal is to make a difference in medical research and medical care through the development of technologies to overcome current bottlenecks, and we strive to commercialize promising developments in the lab.
Please contact Prof. Michael van Dam for further details about open positions. Be sure to include a copy of your CV with publications and also please include a cover letter to describe your particular research interests and goals as they relate to our lab mission, and highlight relevant training and experience. Please keep in mind we continually hear from quite a few applicants; you may want to have a look at this recent LinkedIn blog post, which provides some excellent advice when applying.
Prospective graduate students will need to apply for admission to UCLA in one of the following programs:
Generally, graduate student positions are offered only after completion of a rotation in our laboratory.
Undergraduate students with relevant background (e.g. physics, engineering, chemistry, or computer science) are welcome to apply for volunteer and work study positions to gain research experience.