Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist - Prion Disease Research

Davita Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Prion Disease Research specialist to join its Neurodegenerative Disease team. Candidates will engage in collaborative projects and contribute to impactful research in a stimulating academic environment. Required qualifications include an MD or PhD in biological sciences or neurodegenerative disease.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an MD or equivalent, an MD/PhD or PhD in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Contribute original research relevant to neurodegenerative disease.
• Participate in experimental design, data analysis, and writing.

Education

MD or MD/PhD or PhD in neurodegenerative disease or biological sciences

Job description

Position overview
Position title:
Prion Disease Research

Salary range:
A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,100-$94,200. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following tables for the salary scales for the position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t37-b.pdf

Application Window

Open date: June 5, 2025

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.

Position description

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.

A link to the full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-311.html

Department: http://pathology.ucsd.edu/

Lab: https://sigurdsonlab.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

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.

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check.

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link:
https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04301

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC San Diego

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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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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