Assistant Project Scientist

Position description

The Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles, seeks applicants for an Assistant Project Scientist position. This position requires a PhD in the field of biology or chemistry, and research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and Saccharomyces cerevisiae molecular genetics. The responsibilities include experiments analyzing RNA synthesis and processing, protein analysis (including histone modifications), yeast growth analysis, and yeast genetics. Yeast response to specific mutations and environmental conditions must be analyzed with a range of techniques including immunoblotting, protein interaction studies, tetrad dissection, ChIP/ChIP-seq, mass spectrometry, RT-PCR, and RNA-seq. Models developed using yeast as a model system will ultimately be applied to cells in culture.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications
The position requires a PhD in a field of chemistry (with biology research experience) or biology and research experience in molecular biology. Responsibilities include analysis of yeast cells, RNA, DNA, and protein.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• 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 EDI Statement FAQ document, and Sample EDI Statements .
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Names and emails
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09856

Help contact: kgonzalez@lifesci.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/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.

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA