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Assistant Project Scientist, Arumugaswami Lab (JPF08726)

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Job #JPF08726

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

Position overview
Salary range: The current minimum pay range is $71,500 - $82,900, as defined in Table 37-B of the UC salary scales.

Application Window

Open date: July 27, 2023

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

Final date: Saturday, Aug 26, 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 Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology is recruiting for an Assistant Project Scientist. The candidate will study virus host interactions, with an emphasis on SARS-CoV-2 (the causative agent of COVID-19) while assisting studies of other viruses (Dengue, Zika and Hanta). Also involved are studies of molecular interactions critical for viral replication using stem cell and animal model systems; and help developing antiviral candidates against Corona and Flavi viruses. The candidate will be expected to help supervise graduate students and undergraduate students in the lab.

Requirements for the position: PhD in microbiology or biochemistry, postdoctoral research experience in RNA or DNA viruses, stem cell biology, organoid culture and a strong publication track record. Experience in viral genomics, academic management, and excellent scientific writing skills are also a must.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, diversity statement, and the contact information for three references.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD in microbiology or biochemistry

Application Requirements
Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• 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
  (Optional)

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

References may be contacted to verify experience.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08726

Help contact: bomote@mednet.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.

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Los Angeles, CA
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