Assistant Project Scientist Apply now to Assistant Project Scientist Job #JPF10220
Pathology Department Administr / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA
Position overview
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37B. The salary range for this position is $74,100-$82,100.
Application Window
Open date: March 18, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA has an immediate opening for an Assistant Project Scientist with expertise on lipid metabolism and immunology. The candidate will primarily be responsible to investigate the role of immune cytokines in intestinal lipid metabolism.The successful candidate will participate in project design and management; develop and validate assays, protocols and platforms that fit in the general strategic objectives of the department; develop SOPs, assay specifications and quality measures; train employees; promote the use of validated assays within and beyond the UCLA community; compile and present experimental results to the project team; prepare publications and present experimental results at scientific meetings. He/she should be able to work collaboratively with other areas as part of an interdepartmental project team.The applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Molecular Biology or Immunology and with an emphasis on T cell biology and must have 4+ years of experience in microscopy, flow cytometry, multi-parameter assessment of soluble analytes and lipid flux assays. Demonstrated assay development experience, research independence, and technical competence in mouse models of metabolism are desired. The candidate must have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organizational skills.Interested applicants, please apply via this link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10220 Qualifications Basic qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Statement of Research
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Job location
Los Angeles, CA