University of California, Los Angeles Hiring for Assisant Project Scientist, Section of Biosystems and Function at Los Angeles Full Time

Assisant Project Scientist, Section of Biosystems and Function
University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF08500

The UCLA School of Dentistry invites applications for the position of Project Scientist, in the Division of Oral and Systemic Health Sciences, Section of Biosystems and Function. This is a paid, 100% time, non-Senate, non-tenure track position. A PhD and/or DDS, or equivalent is required for this position. Appointment level and compensation rate will be commensurate with experience.

The selected candidate will report directly to a senior faculty member in the Section of Biosystems and Function and indirectly to the Chair of that Section, and will assist with and perform experiments pertaining to the cell and molecular biology mechanisms that regulate the pathogenesis of head and neck cancer and periodontal disease. The work will include basic research, translational, and clinical studies. The work will focus on host-microbial interactions and various cell, molecular, and omic platforms and interactions, as well as manuscript writing.

Candidates with experience in in vitro, ex vivo and animal models of periodontal disease and oral cancer, translational studies and clinical trial support, cell and host-microbe interaction assays pertinent to the oral cavity, and bioinformatic expertise will be preferred. Previous laboratory research experience is required.

UCLA seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Qualified applicants may submit a complete application via this link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08500. Applications must include a current Curriculum Vitae and and an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement. A Statement of Research is optional. The position will remain open until the position is filled.

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08500

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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction

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