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Position Overview Salary Range: $69,073–$82,836 Application Window Open date: March 9, 2026 Most recent review date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position Description A postdoctoral position is immediately available within Dr. Keriann Backus's laboratory in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). We are seeking a creative and collaborative individual interested in making cutting‑edge discoveries in chemical probe development, small‑molecule screening, mechanisms driving condensate formation, and drug‑resistance mechanisms in cancer. The postdoc will join a multidisciplinary team of chemists and biologists seeking to define the functional and druggable proteome. They will learn and apply state‑of‑the‑art mass‑spectrometry–based chemoproteomic techniques and work with established techniques such as CRISPR‑Cas9 gene editing, high‑throughput screening, single‑cell sequencing, and immunophenotyping. Qualifications A recent doctorate degree in organic chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, cancer biology, cell biology, systems biology, computational biology, or a related discipline. Ability to work in highly collaborative teams, a strong track record of innovative research contributions, and a strong work ethic. Experience with organic synthesis, cell culture, molecular biology, data analysis (e.g., R or Python coding), and/or proteomics. Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research Reference check authorization release form – completed and uploaded Three references (contact information only) Reference requirements: 3 contacts listed. Apply link: Help contact: iwong@mednet.ucla.edu Equal Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct, including violations of policies prohibiting harassment, discrimination, or unethical conduct. Job Location Los Angeles, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

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