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Assistant Project Scientist in Ocular Motility (Demer Lab)

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Position overview

Salary range: According to scale

Position description

A Project Scientist position is available at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology to study and computationally model the biomechanics of the ocular motor system, including loading of the eye by the optic nerve. We are seeking a scientist with experience in biomechanical testing and finite element analysis of soft tissues, including the eye, optic nerve, and extraocular muscles and tissues.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. in bioengineering, mechanical engineering or related field and at least two years post-doctoral fellowship experience in mechanical engineering, bioengineering or related field

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

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

  • 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.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 2 required (contact information only)

The Search Committee will not contact references unless you are a final candidate and only without your express permission beforehand.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07138

Help contact: pjlopez@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA