Summary:
The Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center and the Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience in the Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine at UCLA, are seeking full-time postdoctoral scholars for R01-funded projects studying the brain-gut microbiome mechanisms of action underlying stress-based disorders such as obesity and cognitive decline.
Postdoctoral Scholar – Brain-Gut Microbiome Research, UCLA, Los Angeles, USA
Designation:
Postdoctoral Scholar
Research Area:
- Brain-Gut Microbiome Mechanisms
- Stress-Based Disorders
- Obesity and Cognitive Decline
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Eligibility/Qualification:
Basic Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Microbiome/Molecular Biology, Engineering, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in bioinformatics systems, connectomics network analysis, and machine learning modeling.
- Strong proficiency with large data analysis platforms, multivariate modeling strategies, and network connectivity analyses.
- Established quantitative and statistical skills, with programming skills and comfort in diverse computing environments (R and/or Python).
- Demonstrated capacity to write first author publications.
- Strong writing skills, motivated and driven to publish.
Job Description:
- Model complex datasets including imaging, gut microbiome, inflammation, metabolic markers, behavioral, diet, and clinical data.
- Coordinate data acquisition and collaborate with a team of research assistants.
- Contribute to grant proposals and publish manuscripts.
- Opportunities to lead high-impact publications and develop translational and clinical research skills, including target discovery, individualized treatment development, and biomarker/predictor development.
How to Apply:
- Submit your most recent Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and a reflection on your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA’s mission as per the strategic plan.
Last Date to Apply:
- Final Application Date: December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
- Next Review Date: June 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
For more information and to apply, visit UCLA Recruitment.
This comprehensive job post aims to attract qualified candidates committed to advancing research in brain-gut microbiome interactions and their implications for health.
