The Morizono lab in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is recruiting talented postdoctoral fellows with an interest in the development of gene therapy against HIV-1 infection. The Morizono lab is part of UCLA AIDS Institute and has substantial resources for developing gene therapy vectors and analyzing HIV-1 replication in vitro and in vivo.

Responsibilities: Lead outstanding research focused on the development of gene therapy against HIV-1 infection and analysis of their anti-HIV-1 effects in in vitro and in vivo settings.

A person who has a Ph.D. or is projected to have a Ph.D. by the time of employment is eligible to apply for this position.

A cover letter, CV, and EDI statement are required for the application.

See Table 23 [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf]. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737 - $80,034.

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