Adjunct Faculty Position

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks an Adjunct Assistant Professor to direct pre-clinical and translational research at the intersection of sex differences, vascular biology, and heart failure in PAH. Lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor trainees, and secure competitive funding while ensuring regulatory compliance across IACUC and biosafety standards.

The role requires a Ph.D. in molecular biology focused on cardiovascular science, with a strong track record in translational

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in molecular biology with a cardiovascular focus.
• Extensive background in pulmonary and systemic vascular biology and myocardial biology.
• Proven track record in securing extramural funding and mentoring research trainees.
• Experience managing collaborative projects with clinical researchers and industry partners.
• Regulatory compliance experience with IACUC and biosafety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Direct pre-clinical and translational research in PAH at UCLA.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage collaborations with industry partners.
• Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, including IACUC and biosafety inspections.

Skills

Research leadership

Regulatory experience

Grant writing

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in molecular biology

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $126,800 - $148,000 based on step. Please refer to the posted UC salary scale T5 3.

Application Window

Open date: September 18, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Oct 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Oct 31, 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 Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at UCLA is seeking a qualified candidate for an Adjunct Assistant Professor position to direct pre-clinical and translational research at the intersection of sex differences, vascular biology, and heart failure in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This role requires a strong investigator who will furthermore manage collaborative projects with multidisciplinary research teams and industry partners, mentor trainees at the graduate- and post-graduate levels, as well as track record of competitive extramural grant funding. Additionally, the candidate will oversee regulatory compliance, including IACUC animal protocols, lab inspections, and environmental biosafety standards. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology in the cardiovascular science field.

All inquiries may be sent to:
Anesthesiology Academic Personnel
[e-mail]

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 University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, with a focus on cardiovascular disease
• Extensive background in both pulmonary and systemic vascular biology, alongside deep expertise in myocardial biology and the molecular mechanisms of left- and right-ventricular failure. This includes but is not limited to in vitro models (isolation of adult cardiomyocytes and cardiac fibroblasts, isolation of primary vascular cells, co-culture models), and in vivo models (chronic angiotensin/isoproterenol infusion, myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, atherosclerosis) .
• Proven background in sex differences research within cardiovascular disease, with a focus on the preclinical models of pulmonary arterial hypertension (Sugen/Hypoxia, Monocrotaline, Bleomycin, diet-induced PH) in sex-dimorphic genetic rodent models (Four Core Genotypes and Sry-modified rats).
• Direct experience analyzing clinical datasets combined with effective project management and cross-functional communication with clinical research investigators.
• Direct experience with effective project management and cross-functional communication with industry partners.
• Proven track record in securing competitive extramural funding, alongside demonstrated excellence in mentoring, teaching, and supervising research trainees (graduate students and postdoctoral fellows).
• Regulatory & Administrative Compliance: Direct experience with writing, managing, and overseeing animal utilization protocols (IACUC/DLAM) and Biosafety protocols, in addition to managing triennial renewals, regulatory inspections such as controlled substances/DEA, and maintaining strict compliance with laboratory biosafety and environmental health standards.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• 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.
• Up to 3 key papers exemplifying the applicant's research accomplishments
• Statement of Teaching

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affinity Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

Los Angeles, CA