Project Scientist Position in Cardiology - Sandhu Lab 2026-2027
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Project Scientist Salary range: See Table 37-B [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t37-b.pdf] for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700 - $201,900.
Application Window
Open date: December 19, 2025 Next review date:Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
The Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a candidate for a Project Scientist position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full rank. The candidate will work with Dr. Sandhu in the UCLA-VA Division of Cardiology. The candidate will work on (1) cardiovascular outcomes research using electronic health record and administrative claims data and (2) pragmatic clinical trials testing novel strategies for delivering cardiovascular care. The cardiovascular outcomes research includes descriptive epidemiology, comparative effectiveness, and risk modeling incorporating novel methodologies including causal inference statistics, large language models, and machine learning. Examples of the prospective clinical studies include testing the implementation of artificial intelligence algorithms for identifying high-risk individuals and smartphone applications for disease management. A Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment are expected. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Ph.D. candidates should hold a degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services, public health, health policy, or a closely related field. Desired skills include experience in biostatistics, study design, trial operations, artificial intelligence, or implementation science. Experience with multi-site clinical studies will be useful. M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. candidates should have experience in clinical research, including health services research, outcomes research, or implementation science. Desired skills include statistical analysis, study design, and scientific writing. Prior experience in leading the design and implementation of prospective studies is preferred. The candidate is expected to have prior first author publications. Experience with multi-site clinical studies will be useful. 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 the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at [https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star]
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsA Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. is required. Ph.D. candidates should hold a degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services, public health, health policy, or a closely related field. M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. candidates should have experience in clinical research, including health services research, outcomes research, or implementation science. Additional qualificationsThe candidate is expected to have prior first author publications. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment are expected. Preferred qualificationsDesired skills include experience in biostatistics, study design, trial operations, artificial intelligence, or implementation science. Desired skills include statistical analysis, study design, and scientific writing. Prior experience in leading the design and implementation of prospective studies is preferred. Experience with multi-site clinical studies will be useful.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Reference requirements None Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10755 Help contact:NataRodriguez@mednet.ucla.edu
Job Location
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