San Francisco, California, USA

Overview

The Bhattacharya Lab at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to study the mechanisms of pulmonary fibrosis, with a focus on immune–mesenchymal interactions and extracellular nucleotide signaling.

The lab utilizes state-of-the-art approaches, including in vivo mouse models, ex vivo precision-cut lung slices, and single-cell genomics, supported by UCSF’s advanced molecular, imaging, and computational facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments using lung fibrosis models (in vivo and ex vivo).
• Apply molecular and cellular techniques such as single-cell RNA-seq, flow cytometry, and imaging.
• Analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and present findings.
• Collaborate with lab members, academic groups, and industry partners.
• Mentor graduate students and research staff.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD in immunology, molecular biology, pulmonary biology, bioengineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in cell and molecular biology.
• Experience with mouse models preferred.
• Demonstrated research productivity (publications, presentations).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with fibrosis models or lung biology.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following:
  • Flow cytometry
  • Microscopy
  • Single-cell genomics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Pharmacology
• Interest in translational research and therapeutic discovery.

Compensation

• Salary and benefits follow UCSF postdoctoral scholar guidelines.

Application Information

Link 

Mallar.Bhattacharya@ucsf.edu

• Application deadline: Not specified.

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