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Assistant Project Scientist - Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences & the Sepulveda VA (JPF08929)

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Job #JPF08929

• Psychiatry/Biobehavioral Sci / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

Position overview
Position title: Assistant Project Scientist
Salary range: $71,500-82,900

Application Window

Open date: October 10, 2023

Next review date: Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Nov 9, 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

UCLA’s Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, in conjunction with the Sepulveda VC, seeks two full-time project scientists, at the Assistant rank, to participate in management and development of clinical pharmacology projects involving brain imaging. Applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellence and academic research experience data analytic skill that focuses on interventions for substance use disorders as well as brain imaging. Responsibilities for the position may include animal research on the following issues:

• Immunohistochemical studies of brain tissue. Light and confocal image analysis. Optogenetic studies of neurons.
• Behavioral studies in mice and rats. Assist in getting Animal Studies Committee approval for the projects.
• Statistical analysis of results. Assist in writing up results for publication
• Assist in creating and writing up research papers and grants for continued funding.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D in neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology, or other relevant fields; and qualify for an assistant-level project scientist appointment at UCLA. An established record of publication and demonstrated ability to oversee regulatory aspects of a clinical trial is required. Evidence of leadership ability and postdoctoral training will be considered as added qualifications.
Interested applicants must submit: i) a cover letter outlining academic interests and a brief statement about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion*; ii) curriculum vitae with bibliography; and iii) contact information for three potential references to the application portal at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08929 . See Table 37B https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,500-82,900.
For more information, please contact at jsiegel@ucla.edu .
(*Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details:

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D in neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology, or other relevant fields

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

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Candidate must list the names and contact information of two references only. This should include name, email address and/or mailing address, and phone .

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08929

Help contact: klwilliams@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.

Job location
Los Angeles, California
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