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Assistant Project Scientist - Maureen Su Lab

Job #JPF11042
  • Microbiology, Immuno & Molecul / Basic Biomedical Sciences / UCLA

Position overview

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37B. The salary range for this position is $76,700-$89,000.

Application Window

Open date: May 19, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Jun 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jun 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

Assistant Project Scientist - Maureen Su Lab - UCLA MIMG

UCLA’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics (MIMG) is seeking to fill a full-time Assistant Project Scientist position in the Maureen Su lab. The Assistant Project Scientist candidate will perform independent research on Aire-mediated autoimmunity, autoimmune peripheral neuropathy, and CNS (central nervous system) autoimmunity. The Assistant Project Scientist position is a 12-month non-Senate position.

Specific responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

  1. Conduct research on the pathogenesis of Aire-mediated autoimmunity.
  2. Conduct research on the pathogenesis of autoimmune peripheral neuropathy and CNS autoimmunity.
  3. Carry out in vivo experiments on the effects of immunomodulation on autoimmune pathogenesis.
  4. Perform computational analyses on single cell RNA seq, ATAC seq, and bulk RNA seq datasets, including published datasets and those generated by our group.
  5. Work with graduate students and other members of the lab to use mouse models to understand autoimmunity. Perform cellular phenotyping by flow cytometry, nerve conduction studies, behavioral assessments, and histological evaluation of affected mice.
  6. Assist with preparation of grant proposals.
  7. Preparation of manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in physiology or immunology.
• 5 years of post-doctoral research experience.
• Mouse handling skills including therapy administration, necropsy, immunophenotyping.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in physiology or immunology.
• 5 years of post-doctoral research experience.
• Mouse handling skills including therapy administration, necropsy, immunophenotyping.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

    The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:

    Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
    Expand our reach as a global university
    Enhance our research and creative activities
    Elevate how we teach
    Become a more effective institution

    Prompt for candidates for recruitment:

    Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

Reference requirements

References are not required at the time of application.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11042

Help contact: aouchi@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 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.

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.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA