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Postdoctoral applications are being sought from recent Ph.D. graduates. Positions are immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Xing Dai in the Department of Biological Chemistry at School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine for research related to the molecular control of skin repair and inflammation, and microbial-skin interaction. Prior training in molecular biology, tissue culture, cell biology, lentiviral gene delivery, and/or animal models is desired. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, and full benefits will be provided.

The applicants will be working on federally funded research projects that are built on our recent discoveries regarding stem cell regulation, wound healing, inflammation, and epithelial-immune cross-talks (e.g., Lee et al. Dev Cell. 2014. 29(1):47-58; Haensel et al. Cell Reports. 2020. 30(11):3932-3947.e6.; Sun et al, JID 2021. 141(6):1542-1552; Dragan et al. JID 2022. 142(3 Pt A):583-593.e5; Vu et al. Cell Rep. 2022. 40(5):111155).

A doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent is required. Individuals pursuing clinical fellowships and residencies in the health sciences are excluded from appointment to these titles.

Appointment will be for one year with the potential to renew annually. Interested individuals should submit curriculum vitae along with the names and contact information of three references to the following recruitment
URL: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07855

Additional information about the research program can be found by contacting Dr. Dai at xdai@uci.edu.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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