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Assistant Project Scientist (JPF08679)

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Job #JPF08679

• CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY / L&S Physical Sciences / UCLA

Position overview
Salary range: $82,900-$91,000

Application Window

Open date: July 19, 2023

Next review date: Friday, Aug 18, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Aug 18, 2023 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 Assistant Project Scientist will be a research scientist in the laboratory of Dr. William Gelbart. The position involves the planning and execution of a range of molecular and cell biology experiments relating to the synthesis of a variety of virus-like particles for the purpose of gene delivery, and the training of postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students on the methods and analyses used in the research group. The staff scientist must have experience with protein expression, RNA transcription and handling, and the full gamut of biochemistry/molecular biology and cell culture techniques. They will work independently in designing experiments and determining laboratory priorities, and be a partner with the PI in writing research proposals, reports, and manuscripts. The position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology, and several years of postdoctoral experience in molecular and cellular biology.

Specific qualities include the abilities to:

Perform the full range of benchtop and cell culture molecular and cell biology techniques

Design and plan experiments

Work independently and effectively on several projects simultaneously

Train and supervise lab personnel

Collaborate effectively with other labs

Prepare and write manuscripts, reports, and proposals

Make decisions about maintenance of equipment and purchase of equipment and supplies

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology, and several years of postdoctoral experience in molecular and cellular biology.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• 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

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

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Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08679

Help contact: marla@chem.ucla.edu

Campus Information

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
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