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Project Scientist - UCLA G.O. Discovery Laboratory

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Position overview

Position title: Project Scientist

Position description

The G.O. Discovery Laboratory at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a Project Scientists at the Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist level. The laboratory is affiliated with the UCLA Eli and Edythe Broad Cell Research Center, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Molecular Biology Institute. This appointment will be under the supervision of Professor Sanaz Memarzadeh, M.D., Ph.D., a gynecologic oncologist and molecular biologist in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.

The candidate will be expected to make significant and creative contributions to the study of two epithelial gynecologic cancers, ovarian and endometrial cancer. The work will focus on understanding mechanisms of resistance to standard chemo- and immune therapies in addition to studying normal cells that could be precursors to either cancer type. This position requires a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree in basic sciences. Candidates are expected to have experience with molecular biology, cell based studies, in vivo assays, microscopy, immunohistochemistry, FACS analysis, pharmacology ,virology, and immunology. Experience with small animal surgical procedures are strongly preferred.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications.

For more information regarding the G.O. Laboratory, please visit www.godiscoverylab.com.

Interested candidates can apply through the UC Recruit system located at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07201

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree in basic sciences

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • 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)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact information

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07201

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