Project Scientist, Chemistry, Ahmanson Translational Theranostics Division Apply now to Project Scientist, Chemistry, Ahmanson Translational Theranostics Division

　　Job #JPF09140

　　Molecular & Medical Pharmacolo / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

　　Position overview

　　Salary range: See Table 37B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,500-$95,600.

　　Application Window

　　Open date: January 19, 2024

　　Next review date: Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

　　Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

　　Final date: Sunday, Feb 18, 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 Ahmanson Translational Theranostics Division (ATTD) at the UCLA Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology is looking for a Project Scientist to work in our Molecular Imaging and Therapy Lab. Our lab focuses on prostate, sarcoma and pancreatic cancer and radiotheranostics discovery. The Division is headed by Dr. Johannes Czernin, Professor, Molecular and Medical Pharmacology.

　　Job Type

　　This position is full time.

　　Key Responsibilities include:

　　Projects involve organic chemistry, peptide discovery, radiochemistry, cell and mouse model evaluation, treatment study, and clinical translation.

　　Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

　　• Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry or related field.

　　• Record of accomplishment, including presentations at scientific conferences and/or peer-reviewed publications.

　　• Experience in one or more of the following areas is required: theranostics, radiolabeling, gene therapy delivery.

　　• Animal handling and standard animal techniques (oral gavage, tail vein, i.p., subcutaneous injections, drug administration, tumor caliper measurements…)

　　• Experience with sterile cell culture sterile technique.

　　• Strong organizational abilities. Able to work independently and follow through on assignments. Able to organize and present results in an appropriate format.

　　Preferred education experience and skills:

　　• Experience with preclinical PET would be an advantage.

　　• Experience in basic and advanced molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western Blot, Fluorescence Microscopy).

　　• Attitude to work with accuracy, precision, and reliability in performing technical and analytical activities.

　　• Experience with rodent animal handling is a plus.

　　• In vivo imaging is a plus.

　　The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and departmental core facilities for molecular imaging, as well as access to the great UCLA research community.

　　We value motivation and team member spirit more than prior experience in any particular field. Exceptional individuals who do not match these descriptions exactly will also be considered.

　　Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae (CV), a statement of research, and a minimum of two references to UC Recruit.

　　Additional Information:

　　For more information about our research, please click on the following links:

　　https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?cmd=Search&itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus&term=Czernin+Johannes%5BAuthor%5D

　　https://www.uclahealth.org/urology/iuo/mona-lueckerath-lab

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　　Qualifications

　　Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

　　Ph.D. Degree

　　Application Requirements

　　Document requirements

　　Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

　　Cover Letter (Optional)

　　Statement of Research

　　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

　　(Optional)

　　Misc / Additional (Optional)

　　Reference requirements

　　2-4 required (contact information only)References may be contacted to verify experience.

　　Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09140

　　Help contact: [email protected]

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　　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