Assistant or Associate Project Scientist- Neurodegenerative Research
Assistant or Associate Project Scientist - Neurodegenerative ResearchEmployer
University of California, San Diego
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Application Requirements :
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity.
- Three to five references (contact information only)
The Department of Pathology plays a key role in the University's three missions : patient care, research, and education. The department provides diagnostic pathology services in a wide variety of subspecialties with highly trained subspecialists recognized for their expertise.
The department's research programs are diverse and interface with a wealth of basic and translational research programs that are a hallmark of UC San Diego.
The incumbents will be responsible for performing preclinical studies to test CRISPR-based therapeutics for Alzheimer's and / or Parkinson's disease.
They will also participate in projects related to applying similar gene-editing-based therapies and / or the pathobiology of Parkinson's disease.
Additionally, successful candidates will play a leadership role in managing projects, analyzing data, teaching, preparing presentations and reports, and summarizing results from experiments for presentations.
Appointment at the Assistant or Associate Project Scientist level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements.
Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) : Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. / Ph.D. in cell / molecular biology or a neuroscience-related field.
Preferred qualifications : Candidates with experience in working with CRISPR-Cas in an in vivo setting are preferred. Candidates with the ability to work collaboratively in a team are also preferred.
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