Position descriptionThe Edward Garon Lab in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applicants for a Project Scientist position at the Assistant, Associate, or full rank. The candidate will perform collaborative research on either biomedical informatics and computational biology in lung cancer or will lead a translational research project in the area of cancer immunotherapy. This position requires a Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computational biology, systems biology, immunology and/or related fields. Five years of experience in biomedical research is preferred. This is a 12-month position which may be renewed.
The Project Scientist will be responsible for developing research concepts, identifying biological mechanisms, and performing biomedical informatics and computational biology studies related to the pathogenesis of lung cancer. Alternatively, the candidate may develop and lead analyses evaluating the potential preclinical efficacy of novel immunotherapeutic approaches. Additional responsibilities include preparing high-impact scientific publications and assisting with grant preparation.
The successful candidate must have documented experience working with large datasets, including DNA and RNA sequencing data. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a collaborative research environment and have experience training, advising, and leading research personnel.
The Project Scientist will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will conduct analyses involving large and complex datasets. The individual will train and mentor undergraduate students, graduate students, and new postdoctoral trainees in the laboratory. The position requires the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively, assist with the preparation of grant proposals, and deliver presentations to diverse scientific audiences. The candidate will actively participate in weekly team meetings, prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, communicate effectively with scientists at UCLA and collaborating institutions, and maintain and organize critical research databases.
Qualifications Basic qualifications A Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computational biology, systems biology, immunology and/or related fields is required.
Preferred qualifications Five years of experience in biomedical research is preferred.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- 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 None
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11332
Help contact: [email protected] Job location Los Angeles, CA
