Postdoctoral Researcher in Brain-Gut Microbiome Mechanisms

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) Full time
Research Overview

The Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center and the Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience at the University of California Los Angeles are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the brain-gut microbiome mechanisms of action underlying stress-based disorders such as obesity and cognitive decline. The researcher will work directly with Dr. Arpana Church and other faculty collaborators to develop translational and clinical research skills, including target discovery, individualized treatment development, and biomarker/predictor development.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Model complex datasets including imaging, gut microbiome, inflammation, metabolic markers, behavioral, diet, and clinical data.
  2. Coordinate the acquisition of data working with a team of research assistants.
  3. Contribute to grants and publish manuscripts.


Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Microbiome/Molecular Biology, Engineering, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Strong proficiency and independence with large data analysis platforms, multivariate modeling strategies, and network connectivity analyses are also necessary.

About UCLA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Job Location
Los Angeles, CA

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