Postdoctoral Researcher in Microscale Platforms for Radiolabeling

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Posted: 8 July 2026 - Los Angeles, United States of America

About this opening

The van Dam laboratory in the Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging at UCLA is looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join their multidisciplinary team. The focus is on developing innovative microscale platforms for high-throughput radiolabeling and analytical radiochemistry. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or a related field, with experience in microfluidic device design and fabrication. Responsibilities include developing high-sensitivity measurement technologies for assessing radiotracer uptake in biological cells, applicable in disease biology and drug discovery. Candidates should be detail-oriented, systematic, and possess strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Position details

  • Role area: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Engineering
  • Research topic: Microfluidics