Project Scientist

Position description

The Department of Physiology/DGSOM is recruiting for a Project Scientist position in Dr. De Biase's laboratory.

A Project Scientist position is available for motivated individuals within Dr. De Biase's laboratory at UCLA's Department of Physiology. In this lab, we investigate glial cell biology and glial-neuron interactions using advanced techniques such as flow cytometry, confocal and multiphoton imaging, patch-clamp electrophysiology, and transcriptomic and proteomic profiling. We use these approaches to define how glial cells change during aging and how they regulate synaptic function, cognitive decline, and vulnerability to neurodegeneration. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in some or all of these techniques. We are seeking candidates who are creative and eager to learn as well as devise new approaches to study glial-neuron interactions. Our lab at UCLA emphasizes fostering individual growth within a collaborative community. We are dedicated to supporting every member's career journey.

Depending on their background, each appointee will actively participate in multiple projects and publications, immersing themselves in one of the leading institutions for biomedical research globally. They will learn and exercise skills in glial biology, aging, and neurodegeneration. Job responsibilities include supporting the Principal Investigator (PI) in the design and execution of funded projects, which involves leveraging imaging and -omics based approaches to align information about glial cell state during aging with information about cognitive decline obtained via mouse behavioral studies. Additionally, responsibilities include assisting the PI in study design, managing day-to-day tasks related to project management, analyzing data, preparing and submitting manuscripts, and supervising graduate/undergraduate students as well as junior postdoctoral fellows in the group.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications
Ph.D. in physiology, nuerobiology or a closely related field of study.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (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.
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Reference requirements

• 2-4 required (contact information only)

Please provide contact information for 2 references.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09781

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA