Assistant Project Scientist
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37B. The salary range for this position is $79,400-$88,000.
Application Deadline
Open date: October 26, 2026 Next review date:Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
The position entails strong analytical approaches, interdisciplinary collaborations, fundamental understanding in cell and molecular biology, general understanding of engineering principles, excellent communications skills, and a wide variety of techniques, technique development, and applications to generate the newest state of the art approaches in basic and translational biology. These techniques include: genome editing tools, next generation sequencing techniques, stem cell culture and differentiation, metabolomics approaches, flow cytometry, cell signaling and gene transfer. As the Teitell laboratory has several ongoing project areas, applicants should be self-starting and independent with the ability to help design and carry out the project aims, in addition to being proactive in seeking advice within and outside the lab and in helping to establish and work with collaborators. Other key duties include data and systems management (maintain data systems and specialized equipment), academic writing and publishing, grant and proposal support, as well as collaboration and outreach (Present findings at scientific meetings, mentor students (undergraduate and graduate), and collaborate with multi-disciplinary research and engineering teams.) A Ph.D. or equivalent is required, along with demonstrated experience in independent and collaborative research, technical proficiency, a robust publication track record, and project/mentorship skills. Interested applicants, please apply via this link: UCLA Academic RECRUIT JPF11422 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 Medical School | Cultural North Star | UCLA Medical School. All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct.
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsA Ph.D. or equivalent is required
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Bibliography 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 the state 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 3-5 required (contact information only) Please provide name and contact information only. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11422 Help contact:yeseniaarroyo@mednet.ucla.edu