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Assistant Project Scientist - Elissa Hallem lab (JPF08755)

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Job #JPF08755

• Microbiology, Immuno & Molecul / Basic Biomedical Sciences / UCLA

Position overview
Salary range: $71,500-$82,900

Application Window

Open date: August 9, 2023

Next review date: Friday, Sep 8, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Sep 8, 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

ASSISTANT PROJECT SCIENTIST

UCLA’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics is seeking to fill a full-time Assistant Project Scientist position in the Elissa Hallem lab. The Assistant Project Scientist candidate will perform independent research on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying host-seeking behaviors in parasitic nematodes using molecular biology, genetic transformation, microscopy, and quantitative behavioral analysis. The Assistant Project Scientist position is a 12-month non-Senate position.

Specific responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
• Conduct research on the molecular and neural mechanisms that enable mammalian-parasitic nematodes to respond to carbon dioxide, with a focus on the human-parasitic nematode Strongyloides stercoralis.
• Supervise of undergraduates, graduate students, technicians, and new postdoctoral trainees in the lab.
• Assist with preparation of grant proposals.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
• Help and train various personnel in parasitic nematode biology, molecular biology, and genetics, and to make significant contributions to the design and execution of other laboratory members’ experiments.
• Communicate with other scientists worldwide.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a life science field.
• Candidate should have at least 4 years of research experience in parasitology, neurobiology, molecular biology, and genetics in an academic setting or equivalent.
• Candidate should have extensive experience in standard molecular biology techniques, parasitic nematode culturing and transgenesis, animal research, nematode genetics, and quantitative behavioral analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work independently on scientific projects.

See Table Table 37-B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,500-$82,900.

Interested candidates should apply on-line by September 8, 2023 at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF008755

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Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a life science field.
• At least 4 years of research experience in parasitology, neurobiology, molecular biology, and genetics in an academic setting or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in standard molecular biology techniques, parasitic nematode culturing and transgenesis, animal research, nematode genetics, and quantitative behavioral analysis.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Statement of Research (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.

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

References are not required at the time of application.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08755

Help contact: aouchi@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, California
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