Assistant/associate Project Scientist - Los Angeles, United States - UCLA

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Job #JPF0942- Urology / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA


POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title:
Assistant Project Scientist

Associate Project Scientist


Salary range: 71,500-107,600


APPLICATION WINDOW
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Open date:May 9, 2024


Next review date:
Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)


Final date:
Saturday, Jun 15, 2024 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.


POSITION DESCRIPTION
The UCLA Department of Urology has an immediate Assistant/Associate Project Scientist position available for an ambitious independent Ph.
D. researcher under the direction of Robert E. Reiter.

The position will perform independent research focusing on exploring the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying prostate cancer, with a focus on translating new approaches and technologies for clinical diagnosis and therapy for urologic cancers.

The Assistant Project Scientist will also be responsible for helping to supervise graduate and undergraduate student researchers, preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, and assisting with the preparation of grant proposals.

This position requires a Ph.
D. in a relevant field (e.g., molecular biology, cancer biology) and a minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience. The Assistant Project Scientist position is a non-Senate position for 12-months in the first instance. Step is commensurate with experience.


Start Date:
July 1, 2024

The assigned project is focused on researching and developing potential targets of metastatic prostate cancer.


Specific Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities of this position include study design and execution, data acquisition and processing, and literature review and manuscript/grant preparation. Oversee the training and mentoring of junior postdocs, technical staff, and graduate and undergraduate students. Overseeing collaborations with scientific community.


QUALIFICATIONS
MD, PhD, or equivalent


Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience


Preferred qualifications
This position requires a Ph.
D. in a relevant field (e.g., molecular biology, cancer biology) and a minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Research (Optional)Statement of Teaching (Optional)-Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release formMisc / Additional (Optional)


Reference requirements

  • 35 required (contact information only)
Please provide name and contact information.


ABOUT UCLA


As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.

Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.


JOB LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
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