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Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate University of Southern California in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Annual base salary range: $70,304.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of Southern California
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Beiyun Zhou’s lab at the University of Southern California is recruiting a postdoctoral scholar/research associate to join a research program on the cell and molecular biology of the alveolar epithelium.
The project centers on alveolar epithelial cell differentiation and plasticity in the setting of lung injury and fibrosis, with a particular emphasis on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The successful candidate will conduct hypothesis-driven cellular and molecular research and contribute to a broader translational research effort on lung disease.
The role includes independent planning and execution of technical research projects, data analysis and interpretation, and presentation of findings in lab meetings, conferences, and publications. The scholar will also contribute to grant applications, progress reports, and manuscripts, share techniques with other lab members, and act as a liaison with collaborators. The position is embedded in the Keck Medicine of USC research environment, which combines academic medicine, specialized clinical care, and state-of-the-art facilities.
Funding details
Annual base salary range: $70,304.
What's required
Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous three years is required. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or related disciplines. Experience is preferred in molecular biology, biochemistry, pathology, mechanistic studies of metabolic pathways and mitochondrial function, mechanistic studies of lung fibrosis, working with mouse models, and bioinformatics such as scRNA-seq and ChIP-seq.
How to apply
Apply through the Workday application link provided in the advert. Current USC employees are instructed to apply by copying and pasting the internal Workday link into a browser.
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