POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Assistant Project Scientist
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $76,700 - $89,000.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Touma Lab (Neonatal/Congenital Heart Laboratory), Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine, announces an open Assistant Project Scientist position. Eligible candidates with advanced scientific and lab management expertise are welcome to apply.

Requested qualifications for this position include:

• Basic bench research experience: Biochemistry, nucleic acid, proteomics (2-D and Mass spectrometry), molecular genetics, hiPSCs culture and phenotyping assays, histopathology and confocal imaging, protein-protein interaction assays, CHIP, CLIP, and CHIRP assays.
• Animal (mouse) breading, handling, injection methods, phenotypic characterization, cardiovascular physiology and echocardiography imaging, genetic manipulation of transgenic mice and overexpression systems.
• Knowledgeable in Noncoding RNA, epigenetics, and Human Stem Cell Biology.
• Experience in lab management and biosafety regulations.

The appointment will be in the Project Scientist series and is a non-Senate position. Academic rank & step will be commensurate with experience.
How to Apply: Interested applicants may apply through this link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10585
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QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent
Additional qualifications
Good communication and collaboration skills
Preferred qualifications
Experience in lab management and biosafety regulations.
Knowledgeable in Noncoding RNA, Epigenetics, and Stem Cell Biology.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
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Cover Letter/Personal Statement
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Statement of Research (Optional)

REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

Letters of references not required
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10585
Help contact: ksmiley@mednet.ucla.edu

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