Position descriptionThe 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
• 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.
Department: https://www.ibp.ucla.edu/
Qualifications Basic 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.
Additional qualifications 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.
Preferred qualifications 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.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Statement of Research
- Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Reference requirements- 3 required (contact information only)
Provide names and contact information for 2-3 references.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10933
Help contact: theresar@lifesci.ucla.edu
Job location UCLA Main Campus
