Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus💼 Full-time💰 $68,500–$68,500🗓 2026-07-17 → 2026-10-07

Core

Investigate molecular mechanisms of craniofacial development, organogenesis, and stem cell-based regenerative medicine to address birth defects.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Developmental Biology)

Builds

Research data and publications on craniofacial patterning and regenerative strategies

Domain

Biomedical research / Craniofacial molecular biology

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Molecular biology, Developmental biology, DNA/RNA isolation, RT-qPCR, Flow Cytometry, Immunohistochemistry, Digital image analysis (via careerplan.io/jobs/REQ20177476-1-postdoctoral-scholar-research-associate-at-usc)

Preferred skills

Bioinformatics, Biomedical engineering, Translational medicine

Technologies

RT2 Profiler PCR Array, Tissue microarray, FFPE tissue processing

Responsibilities

Design and conduct complex research projects, analyze and interpret specialized research data, operate and maintain sophisticated laboratory equipment, prepare technical reports and manuscripts

Seniority

Postdoctoral Scholar (early-career researcher)

About usc

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and