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Assistant Project Scientist

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Position description

The Assistant Project Scientist will be a research scientist in the laboratory of Dr. Kendall Houk. This involves developing new methodology and training of laboratory personnel on various methods used in the research group. The research scientist must have skill with quantum chemical, molecular dynamics and machine learning for the investigation of chemical and biochemical reactions. The assistant project scientist will be writing research proposals and manuscripts, has signature authorization on grants, and programming of machine learning protocols for the organic chemical reaction rates. The assistant project scientist will work independently in designing experiments and determining priorities. The position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry or similar with at least 5 years of experience.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry or similar with at least 5 years of experience.

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 Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

None

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07469

Help contact: marla@chem.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.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA