Specialist Position in Cardiopulmonary Research: Exercise Physiologist 2026-2027
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: See Table 24B in the UC Salary Scales. A reasonable estimate for this position is $63,500 to $142,300.
Application Window
Open date: March 12, 2026 Most recent review date:Monday, Apr 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Friday, Apr 17, 2026 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 Durstenfeld and Hsue laboratory in the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at UCLA, is recruiting a highly motivated Specialist at the Assistant, Associate, or full rank, to support our research program in cardiopulmonary exercise testing and interpretation. The Specialist will perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing locally and oversee quality control and interpretation for research studies conducting cardiopulmonary testing at other sites, working closely with Dr. Durstenfeld to oversee the CPET core lab and standard operating procedures. Duties will include developing protocols, site initiation, real-time data quality monitoring, measurement of key physiological variables, CPET interpretation, case report form development, and study team training, and may also include development of structured exercise training protocols for research. Appointees in the Specialist series will be expected to engage in specialized research, professional activities and do not have teaching responsibilities. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions, and may participate in University and Public Service. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout the recruitment period. Qualifications: The candidate should have at least 2 years of experience and a Master’s or Ph.D. in exercise science, physiology, or related field. The successful candidate should have experience conducting clinical or research cardiopulmonary exercise testing, preferably with MGC and Jaeger/Viasys Metabolic Carts. Specific expertise is listed below. Experience performing and interpreting Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Ability to safely and consistently perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing according to research protocols including real-time monitoring of vital signs and electrocardiography Ability to work with cardiologists and pulmonologists to oversee the CPET core lab for a multicenter clinical trial and other observational studies ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologists (ACSM-CEP), ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologists (ACSM-EP), ASEP Exercise Physiologist Certified (EPC), or equivalent ACLS training Additional qualifications: Management skills to organize the lab orders and inventory Expertise to ensure the compliance with lab protocol and safety in UCLA and other university and government policies Ability to communicate with core lab leadership and other research sites 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.
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsA Master's or Ph.D. in exercise sciences, physiology, or related field is required. Additional qualificationsDemonstrated experience (2+ years) conducting clinical or research cardiopulmonary exercise testing is also required. Preferred qualificationsExperience performing and interpreting Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Ability to safely and consistently perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing according to research protocols including real-time monitoring of vital signs and electrocardiography Ability to work with cardiologists and pulmonologists to oversee the CPET core lab for a multicenter clinical trial and other observational studies ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologists (ACSM-CEP), ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologists (ACSM-EP), ASEP Exercise Physiologist Certified (EPC), or equivalent ACLS training
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 2-4 required (contact information only) Please provide contact information of at least 2 references. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10886 Help contact:shope@mednet.ucla.edu
Job Location
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