POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS TO STUDY EPITHELIAL NORMAL STEM CELLS, EPITHELIAL CANCER STEM CELLS AND STROMAL AND EPITHELIAL INTERACTIONS IN GYNECOLOGIC ORGANS

Funded positions are available immediately in the laboratory of Sanaz Memarzadeh M.D., Ph.D., UCLA School of Medicine, and Assistant Professor in Gynecologic Oncology. This laboratory is located in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Health Sciences, at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

The research programs in this laboratory focus on:

1. Identification of normal epithelial stem cells in gynecologic organs (ovarian surface epithelium and glandular endometrium)
2. Identification of cancer initiating/cancer stem cells in epithelial ovarian and endometrial cancer.
3. Role of epithelial and stromal interactions in cancer initiation and progression in gynecologic cancers (epithelial ovarian and endometrial cancer)

Highly motivated, hard working recent Ph.D. /M.D. graduates are welcome to apply for this Post-doctoral fellowship positions. Candidates with strong background and past achievements in molecular biology, microscopy/immuno-histochemistry, cellular biology, FACS analysis, experience working with epithelial cells (primary and cell lines), ability to perform small surgical procedures are particularly encouraged and desired for this position. Outstanding oral and written communication skills are needed in order to communicate with PI and other science and clinical collaborators.

This laboratory is located within the UCLA Medical Center, a block away from Westwood Village. Westwood is a beautiful area with multiple attractions including a variety of dining options, theaters, coffee shops and diverse shopping options. The weather is fantastic, generally in the 70’s and 80’s. Reasonable housing is also available in the Westwood area.

If you are interested in this position please send your personal statement and CV to smemarzadeh@mednet.ucla.edu, PI for this laboratory.