Assistant Project Scientist, Ahmanson Translational Theranostics Division
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: March 31, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Apr 26, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Ahmanson Translational Theranostics Division (ATTD) at the UCLA Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology is looking for a Project Scientist to work in our Molecular Imaging and Therapy Lab. Our lab’s main focuses are prostate, sarcoma, glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer and related mechanisms of resistance. The Division is headed by Dr. Johannes Czernin, Professor, Molecular and Medical Pharmacology.
Job Type
This position is full time.
Key Responsibilities include:
Projects involve cell and mouse model development, treatment study using Radioligand therapy and combination
Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
• Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biology, animal sciences or related field.
• Record of accomplishment including presentations at scientific conferences and/or peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is required: molecular and cell biology; preclinical models of cancer.
• Animal handling and standard animal techniques (oral gavage, tail vein, i.p., subcutaneous injections, drug administration, tumor caliper measurements…)
• Experience with sterile cell culture sterile technique.
• Strong organizational abilities. Able to work independently and follow through on assignment. Able to organize and present results in an appropriate format.
Preferred education experience and skills:
• Experience with flow cytometry would be an advantage.
• Experience in basic and advanced molecular biology techniques (PCR, plasmid construction, CRISPR technology).
• Attitude to work with accuracy, precision, and reliability in performing technical and analytical activities.
• Experience with rodent animal handling is a plus.
• In vivo imaging is a plus.
The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and departmental core facilities for molecular imaging, as well as access to the great UCLA research community.
We value motivation and team member spirit more than prior experience in any particular field. Exceptional individuals who do not match these descriptions exactly will also be considered.
Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae (CV) and a minimum of two references to UC Recruit.
Qualifications
PhD degree
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
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 EDI Statement FAQ document.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
(Optional)Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 2-4 required (contact information only)
References may be contacted to verify experience.
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