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Job #JPF09602

• Neurology / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

  Position overview Position title: Assistant Project Scientist

  Salary range: $74100 - $94200

  Review timeline: Candidate is reviewed every 2 years from appt

  Application Window

  Open date: July 11, 2024

  Most recent review date: Thursday, Jul 25, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

  Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

  Final date: Sunday, Aug 11, 2024 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

Position Description

We seek an experienced scientist to advance our research at the University of California, Los Angeles Department of Neurology in the laboratory of Dr. S. Thomas Carmichael.

Dr. Carmichael’s lab studies brain repair after stroke. These studies use animal models of disease to identify cellular and molecular processes that are triggered in the brain after stroke, and normally limit recovery. The methods used are in mouse stroke models, transcriptional profiling of cell gene expression, viral labeling and genetic manipulation of cell function, tissue staining and quantitative analysis and behavioral studies of mouse function.

Salary range is $74100 - $94200.

Specific Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include study design, data acquisition, statistical computation, and literature review and manuscript/grant preparation. This includes ability to work with the PI to utilize a mouse stroke models, and work closely with the PI and other lab personnel to complete the multidisciplinary tasks involved in each study. The project scientist should also have experience with survival surgery in rodents, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology techniques (pPCR, mRNA expression studies, cloning genes).

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD and postdoctoral fellowship. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the following areas: animal modeling of CNS disease, immunohistochemistry, genetic manipulation with viral gene delivery, and data analysis.

Applicants must have experience with the use of qPCR, cloning and subcloning protocols, viral gene delivery, flow cytometry, immunohistochemical staining and statistics. Prior experience with preclinical models of stroke is preferred.

Additional Duties

• Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively.• Ability to work independently on scientific projects• Required to communicate well with other scientists.• Candidate should have 5 years research experience in neuroscience in an academic setting or equivalent. • The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal supervision.

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae (updated)

Bibliography

Statement of Research

Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cover Letter (Optional)

Three references (Optional)

Application procedure: Apply by submitting your application to our online RECRUIT system at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09602 along with CV, statement of research, and 3 references (optional). Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please be advised that the final candidate recommended for hire into a critical (or otherwise designated) position will be required to successfully complete a background investigation. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD and postdoctoral fellowship. I

Additional qualifications

Applicants must have experience with the use of qPCR, cloning and subcloning protocols, viral gene delivery, flow cytometry, immunohistochemical staining and statistics.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• 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)

Only references of serious candidates will be contacted

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09602

Help contact: jacquelinelinares@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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 University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA