Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist - Prion Disease Research

GenomeWeb LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist in the field of Prion Disease Research. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative research, overcome challenges in neurodegenerative diseases, and contribute to the academic community by supervising lab personnel and overseeing research projects.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in relevant fields required.
• Experience in laboratory research and data analysis.
• Ability to supervise students and postdoctoral fellows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise research on neurodegenerative diseases.
• Participate in experimental design and data analysis.
• Contribute to manuscript and grant writing.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

PhD in neurodegenerative disease or biological sciences

MD or equivalent

Job description

Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist - Prion Disease Research

Organization

University of California San Diego

Job Location

Job Description

Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist - Prion Disease Research

Next review date: Sunday, Jul 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jun 5, 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.

The Department of Pathology (http://pathology.ucsd.edu ) at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (UCSD), is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body and seeks Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientists.

The successful candidates will be a part of the Neurodegenerative Disease team and will have the opportunity to be involved in multiple collaborations across laboratories within UCSD. The successful candidates will be involved in small and large collaborative projects and supervise students and postdoctoral fellows. The successful candidate will also make original and significant contributions to a research program in a discipline relevant to neurodegenerative disease, and participate in all aspects of laboratory research, including experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript and grant writing.

Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, an MD/PhD or PhD in neurodegenerative disease or biological sciences-related fields.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

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Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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 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.

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