Project Scientist Series Pool Ad - Open Ranks in the Department of Urology

Project Scientist Series Pool Ad - Open Ranks in the Department of Urology

University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number : JPF09815

Project Scientist

Department of Urology

The Department of Urology at the University of California, Los Angeles, anticipates openings for ambitious independent Ph.

D. researchers in its various divisions. These openings will be at the level of Assistant Project Scientist or above (associate and full rank), depending upon the candidate's qualification.

Criteria for the Project Scientist Series :

The Project Scientist Series make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project related to Surgery.

They carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research Series.

The divisions include : Bladder Cancer, Endourology, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Urologic Oncology, Kidney Cancer, Male Urology, Pediatric Urology, Prostate Cancer

Duties : The position will perform independent research under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The Assistant Project Scientist will also be responsible for helping to supervise graduate and undergraduate student researchers, preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, and assisting with the preparation of grant proposals.

Additional Duties :

Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Ability to work independently on scientific projects.

Assist with preparation of grant proposals.

• Preparation of manuscripts for publication in top-tier scientific journals.
• Required to communicate well with other scientists worldwide.
• Candidate should have 5 years research experience in an academic setting or equivalent.
• Experience in small animal surgical procedures, if required.
• Experience of a specific laboratory procedeure, data processing as required in the study.
• The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal supervision.
• Equipment maintenance, if needed
• Required to communicate well with other scientists worldwide.
• Ability to help and train various personnel in data analysis and make significant contributions to the design and execution of other laboratory members' experiments.

Requirements : This position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience.

The Project Scientist position is an academic non-faculty position. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is dependent upon funding and availability.

While, salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates should apply through UC RECRUIT : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF09815

To be considered for a position, submit the required application materials :

• 3 Required; 2 Optional References (contact information only)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Diversity Statement
• Research / Personal Statement

The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37 htt https : / / www.

ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / 2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html . The salary range for this position is $74,700-$143,200;

according to candidate's qualifications and experience, and the division's requirements. This position includes membership in the basic sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

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Cultural North Star : 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.

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UC Regents Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct : 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 https : / / regents.

universityofcalifornia.edu / governance / policies / 1111.html

To apply, please visit : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF09815

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see : UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https : / / policy.

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