Research Fellow

LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA•Torrance, CA

4d•$70,304 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Fellow will conduct biomedical research at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, focusing on the molecular basis of cardiomyocyte survival under stress conditions. The work includes protein biochemistry, cell biology, mechanotransduction, and related experimental approaches. The fellow will also contribute to ongoing projects, develop new methods, communicate research findings, and help advance the lab’s research efforts. The position is based at the Torrance Campus in Torrance, California, and is full-time at 40 hours per week. It offers full-time benefits and a stated salary range of $70,304 to $90,000 per year. The role requires a PhD and 0–1 years of experience. Applications must be complete and signed; the position requires a background check and health clearance.

Requirements

PhD from an accredited research university.
0–1 years of experience.
Strong publication record, including at least one first-author paper published or in preprint form from PhD studies.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present and discuss findings.
Willingness to learn new techniques, share expertise, and contribute to the team’s collective success.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Experience with cell and molecular biology and protein biochemistry.
Experience maintaining mouse colonies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Langendorff heart system for isolating primary mouse cardiomyocytes.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on protein biochemistry, cell biology, and mechanotransduction to investigate cardiomyocyte survival under stress conditions.
Perform cell fractionation and organelle and protein purification.
Conduct fluorescent microscopy and mechanotransduction assays.
Isolate primary mouse cardiomyocytes for assays.
Maintain mouse colonies and collect tissues.
Develop experimental approaches to advance the project and the lab’s research efforts.
Perform cell and molecular biology assays, including signal transduction assays.
Conduct tissue culture and maintain cell lines.
Perform immunostaining, histology, mouse organ collection, and genomic analysis.
Assist with ongoing research projects in the lab.
Write scientific manuscripts describing research findings.
Present data at lab meetings, TLI seminars, and national meetings.