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The Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, seeks applicants for an Assistant Researcher. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in earth science, planetary science, geobiology, astrobiology, or related fields.

The person hired will conduct research in the fields of geomicrobiology/geobiology and astrobiology with a focus on mineral preservation, halophilic microorganism ecology, metabolite study (including nucleic acid, protein, and amino acid studies), planetary analog stressors for microbial life, geobiological interactions using planetary in-situ datasets, and fieldwork to planetary analogue sites internationally and domestic. They will also attend weekly research group meetings, have bi-weekly meetings with the PI, and work together collaboratively with our research group. Finally, there will be conference travel where the person may present project and data interpretations.

Candidates must provide a (a) curriculum vitae, (b) cover letter, (c) statement of research interests (max 1 page), (d) statement on contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and (e) three - five references including names and contact information. Application will be accepted via the UC Recruit website at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10096 beginning January 8, 2025. The deadline to submit your application is February 7, 2025.

Inquiries may be directed to Tina Truede (ttreude@g.ucla.edu).

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment