Postdoctoral Scholar - UCLA Center Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology; CASIT

Position overview

Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales (Academic salaries | UCOP) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  Table 23:
Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year

Open date:
August 24, 2026

Next review date:
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The UCLA Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology (CASIT) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join our dynamic interdisciplinary team, where engineers, clinicians, and industry partners collaborate to drive innovation and transform patient care.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a M.D. or Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Science, Kinesiology, Movement Science, Occupational Therapy, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

• Clinical research coordination and operational management
• Human motion analysis, gait assessment, and rehabilitation
• Publication of peer-reviewed research in high-impact journals
• Excellent communication skills and a strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration

At UCLA's CASIT, our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to bridging disciplinary gaps and rethinking how innovation is integrated into patient care to improve clinical outcomes. Our current projects include developing wearable sensors and telehealth solutions to monitor physical and cognitive resilience, advancing personalized care coordination for home-based settings, creating innovative technologies for individualized wound care, and designing targeted interventions to enhance balance, reduce pain, and alleviate fatigue.

These efforts aim to expand access to personalized care, strengthen patient engagement, improve provider-patient communication, and support healthy aging and longevity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support innovative clinical studies in digital health
• Oversee and coordinate clinical research operations, including regulatory compliance and participant engagement
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets from wearable devices, sensors, and clinical assessments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, engineers, and researchers
• Mentor students and junior research staff
• Assist in developing research protocols and managing project timelines and deliverables

The posted UC salary scales (Academic salaries | UCOP) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  Table 23:
Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year

• Primary Appointment with the Department of Surgery:
  Directly interact with clinicians and patients, gaining invaluable experience as a biomedical scientist.
• Engage in Groundbreaking Research:
  Contribute to innovative projects that directly improve the well-being of the aging population.
• Collaborate with Leading Experts:
  Work with top professionals in digital health, surgery, neurology, behavioral science, and geriatric in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Access State-of-the-Art Facilities:
  Utilize advanced resources and cutting-edge research facilities at UCLA.
• Professional Development Opportunities:
  Benefit from ample opportunities for career growth and advancement within a leading academic and research institution.

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