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Job #JPF09576

• Biological Chemistry / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

  Position overview

  Salary range: $74,100/yr. - $195,000/yr.

  Application Window

  Open date: July 3, 2024

  Next review date: Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

  Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

  Final date: Saturday, Aug 3, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

  Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

  Position description

The Department of Biological Chemistry/DGSOM is recruiting for a Project Scientist position in Dr. S. Lawrence Zipursky’s laboratory.

A Project Scientist position is available for motivated individuals within Dr. S. Lawrence Zipursky’s laboratory at UCLA's Department of Biological Chemistry. In this lab, we conduct research on the molecular mechanisms by which different neurotransmitter receptors and proteins associated with them are localized to different spatial domains within dendrites and the role this localization plays in directing the specificity of presynaptic inputs. This position requires in depth experience in molecular biology, Drosophila genetics, biochemistry, immunohistology, and imaging using both light sheet microscopy with expanded tissue and confocal microscopy. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D., at least four years of postdoctoral experience and evidence of creativity and accomplishment.

The successful applicant will participate in the planning of grant goals, gathering pilot data for such proposals, and writing grant proposals and progress reports for federal agencies. It is also expected that the candidate will seek funding to establish their independence. The successful applicant will also be responsible for the day-to-day operations of their research and to provide other lab members with guidance when asked and to supervise lab helpers and work study students. A major responsibility is to prepare completed research for publications in peer reviewed journals and to complete revisions necessary in the review process.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry

Preferred qualifications

In depth experience in molecular biology, Drosophila genetics, biochemistry, immunohistology, and imaging using both light sheet microscopy with expanded tissue and confocal microscopy.

At least four years of postdoctoral experience and evidence of creativity and accomplishment.

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/JPF09576

Help contact: iwong@mednet.ucla.edu

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA