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Job #JPF09421

• Medicine-Pulmonary Disease / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

  Position overview Position title: Assistant Project Scientist

  Salary range: See Table 37-B [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf].

  A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,500-$82,900.

  Application Window

  Open date: May 13, 2024

  Next review date: Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

  Final date: Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

  Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

  Position description

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has an opening for a full-time Assistant Project Scientist.

The Assistant Project Scientist candidate will perform independent research investigating the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms of metabolic adaptation and therapy resistance in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Their work will focus on 1) characterizing glucose uptake in murine and human tumors by positron emission tomography, 2) exploring the role of mitochondrial activity in tumorigenicity of NSCLC, 3) performing biomarker validation using both biochemical and immunohistochemical (IHC) techniques and 4) performing pre-clinical trials in KrasMUT genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs) and patient derived organoids of NSCLC testing metabolic and epigenetic therapies.

Responsibilities:

Develop concepts, identify or generate reagents, perform logical series of experiments to develop understanding of role of glucose metabolism and mitochondrial potential in driving progression of premalignancy to NSCLC. Additional responsibilities include: genotyping mice, induction of lung tumors in mice, performing micro PET and CT imaging on mice, daily dosing of mice, euthanize moribund mice, harvest of tissue, tissue analysis by biochemical and immunohistological approaches.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Principal Investigator.

• Carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal supervision.

• Mentor undergraduates, graduate students, and new postdoctoral trainees in the lab.

• Work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively.

• Assist with preparation of grant proposals.

• Deliver effective presentations and participate actively in weekly laboratory meetings.

• Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.

• Communicate effectively with other scientists worldwide.

• Maintain and organize the maintenance of critical equipment.

• Organize laboratory safety protocols and inventory systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or related field

• Minimum of 5 years experience in biomedical research with a focus on mouse models of cancer, PET imaging, metabolic flux analysis, biomarker validation and translational research.

Required Skills:

• Experience in molecular and cell biology and 2+ years of specific experience in PET imaging and translational related lung cancer research in experimental animals and cellular systems.

• Experience in recombinant DNA technology, PCR, cell culture techniques, basic biochemistry, immunohistochemistry and mouse models of disease.

• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously.

• Ability to train and advise laboratory personnel.

• Ability to maintain high quality scientific records.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or related field is required.

Minimum of 5 years experience in biomedical research with a focus on mouse models of cancer, PET imaging, metabolic flux analysis, biomarker validation and translational research.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Experience in recombinant DNA technology, PCR, cell culture techniques, basic biochemistry, immunohistochemistry and mouse models of disease. Experience in molecular and cell biology and 2+ years of specific experience in PET imaging and translational related lung cancer research in experimental animals and cellular systems.

Preferred qualifications

Ability to handle several projects simultaneously. Ability to train and advise laboratory personnel. Ability to maintain high quality scientific records.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

• 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 Sample Guidance for Candidates (https://equity.ucla.edu/programs-resources/faculty-search-process/faculty-search-committee-resources/sample-guidance/) and related EDI Statement FAQ (https://ucla.app.box.com/v/edi-statement-faqs) document.

Reference requirements

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Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09421

Help contact: hdraper@mednet.ucla.edu

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA