Postdoctoral Position - Advancing Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnostics

Location: 
United States
Job Posted Date: 
July 11, 2025
Opportunities: 
Postdoc Positions at UCSF
Population: 
Global Health
Life Sciences
Medicine
Population & Social Sciences

A postdoctoral position is available at UCSF to contribute to a groundbreaking research project focused on advancing non-invasive prenatal diagnostics. The candidate will engage in developing a non-invasive fetal diagnostic test by isolating fetal cells from maternal cervical samples, utilizing single-cell sequencing, novel nanobody technologies, and comparative genomic analyses. The ultimate goal is to validate a safe, highly accurate prenatal test for clinical use.

Job Requirements: 

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, or a related field. Expertise in single-cell sequencing, antibody/nanobody development, large data set analysis, and genomic technologies is desirable. Strong molecular biology skills, excellent communication abilities, and a record of peer-reviewed publications are essential.

How to Apply: 

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected].

Location: 
San Francisco
Greater Bay Area
Peninsula
California