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UCLA Immune Assessment Core-Project Scientist

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Position description

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA has an immediate opening for a Project Scientist with expertise in immunology and immuno-oncology. Rank commensurate with experience. The Project Scientist will be responsible for implementing, executing and managing translational research projects that fit in the general strategic objectives of the department. The successful candidate will: participate in project design and management; develop and validate new assays, protocols and platforms; develop SOPs, assay specifications and quality measures; train employees; promote the use of validated assays within and beyond the UCLA community; compile and present experimental results to the project team; prepare publications and present experimental results at scientific meetings. He/she should be able to work collaboratively with other areas as part of an interdepartmental project team.

The applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in immunology and must have 4+ years of demonstrated independent research and hands-on experience with flow cytometry, multi-parameter assessment of soluble analytes, and cellular immune function assays. Experience in assay development and high-throughput data analysis and statistics, and an interest in clinical translation of developed assays are desirable. The candidate must have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organizational skills.

Interested applicants, please submit your application via this link: https://recruit.apo.edu/JPF05826

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Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research (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 Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)