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Job #JPF09926

• CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY / L&S Physical Sciences / UCLA

  Position overview

  Salary range: $74,100-$78,000

  Application Window

  Open date: October 14, 2024

  Next review date: Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

  Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

  Final date: Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

  Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

  Position description

Assistant Project Scientist

The UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry (www.chemistry.ucla.edu) is seeking outstanding and highly qualified candidates for Assistant Project Scientist.

The assistant project scientist will be a highly experienced scientist in the laboratory of Dr. Jose Rodriguez. The scientist will be an expert in the field of structural biology and protein design, particularly in the area of single particle cryoEM using innovative imaging scaffolds. The position involves the fully independent planning, design and execution of a wide array of molecular, biochemical and structural biology experiments in the area of structural biology and biomolecular design and evaluation. The position will also involve the training of postdoctoral, graduate and undergraduate students in the methods and analyses used by the Rodriguez lab, bridging both computational, theoretical and experimental aspects of structure determination. The position will also require a high degree of expertise in the use of instruments for structure determination, including x-ray diffractometers and electron microscopes. The scientist will therefore require mastery of the full spectrum of structural biology techniques and applications used in the Rodriguez laboratory. The scientist will work in coordination with Dr. Rodriguez but will be able to independently perform all laboratory and training tasks, procure financial support for laboratory studies, prepare reports, figures and manuscripts, prepare protocols, training and administrative documents, and interface with campus partners to help ensure the success of the laboratory. The position requires a Ph.D. in Biophysics, Structural Biology or related field, and at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience in advanced cryoEM techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at the time of application)

Perform the full range of structural biology techniques required for x-ray and EM analysis and ab initio molecular structure determination of exceedingly challenging macromolecular targets.

Perform the full range of molecular biology and biochemistry techniques required for structural analysis of recombinant proteins.

Independently design and plan successful experiments.

Work independently and effectively on several projects and administrative tasks simultaneously.

Independently train and supervise lab personnel.

Collaborate effectively and simultaneously with other laboratories.

Prepare manuscripts, reports, analyses, figures and proposals.

Manage, maintain and procure supplies, equipment and resources, particularly equipment integral for structural analyses.

Maintain and manage safety protocols, practices, training and documentation in the laboratory.

Maintain leadership in the field of structural biology through high impact publications.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

The position requires a Ph.D. in Biophysics, Structural Biology or related field, and at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience in advanced cryoEM techniques.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

• 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, and Sample EDI Statements.

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

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Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09926

Help contact: marla@chem.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA