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/immunohistochemistry, 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.