Assistant Project Scientist - The Pajonk Laboratory

Position description

The Pajonk Laboratory at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for an Assistant Project Scientists. This appointment will be under the supervision of Professor Frank Pajonk, M.D., Ph.D. in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.

The candidate will be expected to make significant and creative contributions to interdisciplinary translational research to develop novel cancer therapies. The candidate will test the ability of novel compounds to prevent radiation-induced plasticity of cancer cells and develop lead compounds into drug candidates.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a basic science field to apply. Applicants must also be experienced with standard cell and molecular biology techniques including but not limited to tissue culture of primary cells, qRT-PCR, Western blotting, Flow Cytometry, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, etc. Candidates with experience in cancer stem cell biology and radiobiology, murine syngeneic glioma models and PDOX's, pharmacokinetic testing, and bulk RNAseq, scRNAseq, ChiP-PCR, ATACseq and bioinformatics are preferred.

The candidate is expected to work closely with the PI and collaborators on research projects. The candidate is also expected to analyze data, write manuscripts, and help write and prepare grant applications.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications. See Table 37B ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf ) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,500-$82,900.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what's right, making things better, and being kind. These are standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please reach more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star .

The David Geffen School of Medicine Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization as described in more detail at: https://medschool.ucla.edu/diversity-anti-racism-roadmap .

Interested candidates can apply through the UC Recruit system located at:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09456

Lab: https://vlashilab.dgsom.ucla.edu/pages/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications
Ph.D., M.D. or Ph.D./M.D. degree.

Additional qualifications
Applicants must also be experienced with standard cell and molecular biology techniques including but not limited to tissue culture of primary cells, qRT-PCR, Western blotting, Flow Cytometry, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, etc.

Preferred qualifications
Candidates with experience in cancer stem cell biology and radiobiology, murine syngeneic glioma models and PDOX's, pharmacokinetic testing, and bulk RNAseq, scRNAseq, ChiP-PCR, ATACseq and bioinformatics are preferred

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• 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.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Once a final candidate is selected, a reference check will be conducted.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09456

Help contact: fearley@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/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 University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf .

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA