Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist- Prion Disease Research

AlzForum Foundation Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The UC San Diego School of Medicine is seeking a highly qualified Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist to join their Neurodegenerative Disease team. The role involves vital research contributions, teamwork across labs, and the opportunity to supervise students and postdoctoral fellows. Applicants should possess strong skills in experimental design, data analysis, and writing, with a commitment to neurodegenerative diseases.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have expertise in neurodegenerative diseases.
• Experience in supervising students and postdoctoral fellows is required.
• Strong collaborative skills and a proven track record in research are essential.

Responsibilities

• Join the Neurodegenerative Disease team to conduct critical research.
• Supervise students and postdoctoral fellows in various projects.
• Contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and writing manuscripts and grants.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Manuscript writing

Grant writing

Job description

Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist - Prion Disease Research

Document requirements:

1. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
2. Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating a safe and inclusive community. All candidates for academic appointments must complete, sign, and upload the authorization release form into AP Recruit. Applications missing this form will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration. Finalists will undergo an institutional reference check.

Reference requirements:

• 3-5 references (contact information only)

The Department of Pathology at UC San Diego, School of Medicine, seeks assistant, associate, or full project scientists. Candidates will join the Neurodegenerative Disease team, collaborate across laboratories, supervise students and postdoctoral fellows, and contribute significantly to research in neurodegenerative diseases, including experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript and grant writing.

Appointment level (assistant, associate, or full) will depend on experience.

Next review date: Sunday, Jul 6, 2025, 11:59pm PT. Apply by this date for full consideration.

Final date to apply: Friday, Jun 5, 2026, 11:59pm PT. Applications after this date may be considered if the position is unfilled.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Employees must comply with university policies and applicable laws. Smoking and tobacco use are prohibited on university properties.

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Finalists must disclose any recent administrative or judicial misconduct decisions, investigations, or appeals.