Adjunct Faculty Position

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at UCLA invites applications for an Adjunct Assistant Professor to lead pre-clinical and translational research at the crossroads of sex differences, vascular biology, and heart failure in pulmonary arterial hypertension. You will mentor trainees, direct multi-disciplinary projects, and ensure strict regulatory compliance.

The position requires a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in molecular biology with a focus on cardiovascular disease.
• Extensive background in pulmonary and systemic vascular biology; expertise in myocardial biology.
• Experience with in vitro and in vivo cardiac models.
• Proven background in sex differences research in PAH and rodent models.
• Experience analyzing clinical datasets with project management and cross-functional communication.
• Proven track record in securing extramural funding; mentoring trainees.
• Regulatory & Administrative Compliance: IACUC/DLAM and biosafety oversight.

Responsibilities

• Direct pre-clinical and translational research at the intersection of sex differences, vascular biology, and heart failure in PAH.
• Direct and manage multidisciplinary collaborations and industry partnerships.
• Mentor graduate and postdoctoral trainees.
• Oversee regulatory compliance including IACUC and biosafety, renewals and inspections.

Skills

Sex differences research

Vascular biology

Preclinical and translational models

Project management

Mentoring and teaching

Collaboration with industry

Regulatory compliance oversight

Education

Ph.D. in molecular biology (cardiovascular)

Job description

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.

The salary range for this position is:

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

Basic 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
• Up to 3 key papers exemplifying the applicant’s research accomplishments
• 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 recognizes their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, creative scholarly activity, and service

• Statement of Teaching

References will not be required at the time of application.