Position Description

We are looking for a highly motivated, organized individual with a PhD in cell and molecular biology or related fields to support various funded projects in experimental therapeutics at the University of California Riverside, School of Medicine in the laboratory of Maurizio Pellecchia, PhD, within UCR’s Biomedical Sciences Division. The position will initially be at a post-doctoral level.

The projects involve cutting-edge techniques to evaluate experimental therapeutics in biochemical and mostly cellular pharmacology assays with cancer cell lines and/or primary tissues. Ample opportunities to be part of an exciting and vibrant research environment, submit and co-author potentially several publications, and attend international and national conferences. 
The preferred qualifications are prior experience in tissue culture and western blotting (a must), capillary electrophoresis,  protein expression and purification, biochemical plate reader assays are a plus. Experience with live cell imaging is also preferable to take advantage of our IncuCyte system.

Basic Requirements (required at time of application)

The minimum requirements are a Ph.D. or equivalent in cell biology, molecular biology, or a related field, and a commitment to this full-time position.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in tissue culture, cancer cell lines, cell viability, apoptosis, and cell migration assays, and western blotting are required. Experience with live imaging systems such as IncuCyte are preferable, as well as experience with protein expression and purification from E. Coli, experience with biochemical plate-based assays. Experience with experimental therapeutics is highly desirable.  

Salary Information

Salary will be based on University of California guidelines for the postdoctoral scholars and is commensurate with experience. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See Table 23 for the salary range. The base salary range for this position is $66,737–$80,034.

For More Information or to Apply

Interested individuals should contact Dr. Pellecchia and applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-2 sample publications, a statement of research interests, a statement of past and/or planned future contributions to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment starts as soon as possible and will be for two years with the opportunity for reappointment contingent on performance and available funding.

About UC Riverside

Powered by an entrepreneurial spirit, a record of innovation and results, and a commitment to excellence and collaboration across disciplines. UC Riverside is a world-class and leading U.S. research university reflected by its recent admittance into highly selective Association of American Universities. We have access to the state-of-the-art structural biology and biomedical science instrumentation. The campus is also located in a prime position close to other universities, research institutes, and biotech industries present in Southern California. Riverside is a wonderful place to live, providing ample cultural and entertainment opportunities in a safe and comfortable community with affordable housing and living expenses.  Riverside is about an hour away from beautiful beaches and ski slopes. The city offers all the cultural advantages of any U.S. city, together with the amazing all-year-round weather of sunny Southern California.

The UCR School of Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the community in the Inland Empire, one of the most ethnically diverse and medically underserved areas of the country. UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.