Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist - Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Regenerative Medicine at UC San Diego invites applications for a Project Scientist position focused on stem cell and regenerative medicine. The selected candidate will design and execute experiments, analyze complex datasets, and optimize approaches while mentoring junior staff and contributing to manuscripts and grant-related activities.

Appointments will be offered at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist level, based on background and experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD in Cell, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, or other relevant areas/disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret complex datasets, develop and optimize experimental approaches.
• Teach and mentor junior laboratory personnel and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant-related activities.
• Submit research grants independently as well as perform research projects in collaboration with faculty in the Division.

Education

PhD in Cell/Molecular Biology or Cancer Biology

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Project Scientist - Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,100 - $119,600. The posted UC Academic Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for the position: Project Scientist

Position description

The Division of Regenerative Medicine within the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence among the faculty, staff, and student body and is currently recruiting Project Scientists.

The Project Scientists will focus their research on stem cell and regenerative medicine and investigate the role of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) function and aging. Additionally, the Project Scientist will design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret complex datasets, develop and optimize experimental approaches, teach and mentor junior laboratory personnel, and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant-related activities. The Project Scientists will also submit research grants independently as well as perform research projects in collaboration with faculty in the Division.

Appointments will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist level based on background and experience.

A link to the full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: Project Scientist (APM-311)

Department: http://med.ucsd.edu

Division: https://regenmed.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have a PhD in Cell, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, or other relevant areas/disciplines.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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.

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Job location

San Diego, CA