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　　Job #JPF09121

　　Surgery-Liver And Panc. Transp / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

　　Position overview Position title: Assistant Project Scientist

　　Associate Project Scientist

　　Salary range: The current base pay range is $71,500-107,600

　　Application Window

　　Open date: January 5, 2024

　　Most recent review date: Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

　　Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

　　Final date: Tuesday, Mar 5, 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

　　ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROJECT SCIENTIST

　　The Assistant/Associate Project Scientist in the laboratory of Gerald Lipshutz will help lead the studies needed to conduct IND-enabling data collection to advance gene therapy approaches for metabolic disorders. The Assistant/Associate Project Scientist will also be responsible for helping to supervise graduate students and undergraduate student researchers, assist in preparing grant progress reports, manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, and assist with the preparation of grant proposals. This position requires a Ph.D. in molecular biology or related field and a minimum of 4 years of experience as a postdoctoral researcher in molecular biology, virology, experimental medicine, neuroscience, physiology, or cell biology. Other related fields will also be considered. The Assistant/Associate Project Scientist position is a non-Senate position for 12-months in the first instance. Step is commensurate with experience.

　　Start Date; April 1, 2024

　　The assigned project in a California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) and NIH funded laboratory is focused on advancement of a gene therapy approaches for several metabolic disorders that result in brain injury and intellectual disability. While aspects of the investigation will involve improving our understanding of the neurologic basis of the brain injury, a significant portion of the studies will involve collection of IND-enabling data in mouse models that will be used in a package to submit to the FDA for an INTERACT meeting. This will require a large amount of analysis using mouse models of these disorders.

　　Specific Responsibilities include:

　　Responsibilities of this position include data acquisition, statistical computation, preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cataloging specimens, storage of specimens, routine molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, RT-PCR, Western Blot, and immunostaining. Assistance in data analysis will be needed. Additional responsibilities include murine blood and tissue collection and preparation of DNA and RNA for downstream study.

　　Additional Duties:

　　Supervision of undergraduates, graduate students, and new postdoctoral trainees in the lab • Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively • Ability to work independently on scientific projects • Assist with preparation of progress reports • Preparation of manuscripts for publication in scientific journals • Required to communicate well with other scientists at UCLA and national/international collaborators • Candidate should have at least 4 years postdoctoral research experience in molecular biology in an academic setting or equivalent • Candidate should have the ability to be well-organized in both data and specimen collection and in record keeping • The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal supervision • Ability to handle several projects simultaneously • Ability to help and train various personnel in molecular biology techniques and analysis and make significant contributions to the design and execution of other laboratory members' experiments • The candidate must be able to keep detailed records and be extremely organized with the development and close following of SOPs as data from these studies will be used for an FDA INTERACT meeting.

　　The pay for this position ranges from $71,500- 107,600.

　　Qualifications

　　Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

　　This position requires a Ph.D.

　　Application Requirements

　　Document requirements

　　Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

　　Cover Letter (Optional)

　　Statement of Research (Optional)

　　Statement of Teaching (Optional)

　　Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.

　　Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

　　Misc / Additional (Optional)

　　Reference requirements

　　3-5 required (contact information only)Please provide reference name, email, and phone number.

　　Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09121

　　Help contact: [email protected]

　　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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

　　Job location

　　Los Angeles, CA