Project Scientist Series

Position overview

Salary range : A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,- $,

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Application Window

Open date : June 24,

Next review date : Thursday, Jul 25, at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Tuesday, Dec 31, 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

Department of Urology

Salary : Project Scientist Series

A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,- $,.

See salary range of this position.

Position : Project Scientist Series

The Department of Urology at the University of California, Irvine, anticipates openings for the Project Scientists Series.

Positions are available in Dr. Mauney’s laboratory within the Department of Urology at the University of California, Irvine.

Studies in our laboratory are focused on the design of silk fibroin grafts for hollow organ tissue engineering including tissues of the urinary and digestive tract.

Both small (rodent) and large (swine and sheep) animal models of tissue repair in the bladder, urethra, trachea, and esophagus are employed.

In addition, our laboratory explores the mechanisms of constructive remodeling of tissue-engineered constructs by delineating how host tissue microenvironments interact, populate, and integrate into scaffold environments in vivo.

Our group synergizes the expertise of clinicians, bioengineers, and molecular biologists in a dynamic research environment to produce clinically-viable biomaterials.

Requirements Experience with small / large animal surgery and husbandry is required in combination with completion of residency training.

Pathology, biomaterials, and / or regenerative medicine expertise is recommended. The candidate should be able to work independently as well as with a team of investigators.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential and an established publication record in tissue engineering is desired.

English proficiency is required. This is an outstanding opportunity for persons interested in ultimately pursuing a medical and / or bioengineering career path.

Candidates must possess a doctorate degree or its equivalent. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Preferred : Urology laboratory research background, publications, and specialized training.

Department of Urology website :

To apply :

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position :

• Curriculum vitae
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement
• 3 required; 2 optional references (contact information only)
• Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration form

In addition, please send application materials to Dr. Joshua Mauney,

Department : Qualifications

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must possess a doctorate degree or its equivalent.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research (Optional)

Teaching Statement - See our

Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and / or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance .

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application : Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)
30+ days ago