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The Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, seeks applicants for an Assistant Project Scientist position.

Salary range : The posted UC salary scales set the salary range for this position. See Table 37-B. The salary range for this position is $79,400-92,200

Duties: Successful candidates will be expected to collaborate with other researchers in the mathematical modeling and analysis of physiological systems, as well as in the primary acquisition of physiological data from whole-animal preparations and human subjects. Successful candidates will be expected to publish results in scientific journals and present results at national and international meetings.

Qualifications: The candidate must hold a PhD in physiology or a related field and additional training in advanced physiological recording techniques such as intra-vital microscopy, as well as demonstrated expertise in the mathematical modeling of the dynamics of physiological systems. The candidate must have at least three years of research experience beyond the PhD, with demonstrated ability to conduct and publish high-level research on the mechanisms of mammalian health and disease. Familiarity with issues pertaining to inter-organ communication, for example among cardiac, neural and renal systems, is strongly desired. Extensive knowledge and expertise with deterministic mathematical modeling, using ordinary and partial differential equations, is required.

Please apply by October 30, 2026, by submitting the following documents:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research and Experience
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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