Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Postdoctoral Researcher – Wound Healing, Tissue Repair, and Regeneration
Location: Institute for Regenerative Cures, UC Davis Sacramento Campus
The Department of Dermatology at University of California, Davis invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in wound healing, tissue repair, regeneration, and wound infection. This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct innovative research within the Institute for Regenerative Cures (IRC), a state-of-the-art facility supporting interdisciplinary regenerative medicine research and translation.
The postdoc will join the lab of Dr. Roslyn Isseroff, working on DARPA-funded programs (BETR, BEST) that use bioelectronic systems, machine learning, and engineered devices to sense, analyze, and therapeutically modulate wounds to optimize healing and detect infection. Projects include studies in small and large animal models, ex vivo human wound models, and the integration of microbiome and host transcriptomics with advanced imaging and immunologic analyses.
The position offers flexibility for the scholar to develop independent projects aligned with program goals, with opportunities for authorship, conference presentations, and collaboration with a multi-institutional team of bioengineers, computer scientists, and clinicians.
Research topics can include: Host-microbiome interactions in wounds, Big data analysis and bioinformatics, Immune modulation of healing, Molecular diagnostics and biomarker development, Advanced imaging analysis
Requirements
Qualifications:
PhD (or equivalent) in cell, molecular, structural biology, or related fields
Experience in wound biology, required
Ability to maintain organized, detailed records and data management
Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
Preferred: experience in animal wound models, molecular biology, inflammation, microbiome analysis, or bioinformatics
Appointment: Full-time, one-year initial appointment with potential renewal based on performance. Start date: September 2025
To Apply:
Send a cover letter (stating your interest), research statement, CV, and one representative publication (PDFs only) to Dr. Hsinya Yang ([email protected]). Please also provide contact information for three references.
Questions: Contact Dr. Roslyn Isseroff ([email protected]).
Closing Date: Open until filled.
SALARY RANGE: Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 to $82,836.
CAMPUS INFORMATION
About the UCDavis Sacramento Campus
Located just 20 minutes from the main Davis campus, the UCDavis Sacramento campus spans approximately 140–150 acres and serves as the vibrant home of UCDavis Health—the region’s premier academic health center gsm.ucdavis.edugsm.ucdavis.edu+7ucdavis.edu+7ucdavis.edu+7. Anchored by the UCDavis Medical Center—a 646-bed Level I adult and pediatric trauma hospital—this campus integrates top-tier clinical care, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive education .
Located near California’s state capitol, the campus fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and offers postdoctoral scholars unique opportunities to translate research into real-world impact.
Our lab is located within the Institute for Regenerative Cures (IRC), a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing stem cell and regenerative medicine research. The IRC houses specialized laboratories, GMP-compliant manufacturing suites, and cutting-edge core facilities that support the translation of discoveries from bench to bedside. With a vibrant community of scientists, clinicians, and engineers, the IRC provides a collaborative and innovative environment for postdoctoral scholars interested in making meaningful contributions to regenerative medicine, wound healing, and translational research.
