Assistant Project Scientist (AC2)

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking an Assistant Project Scientist for the Department of Neurobiology. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in neurosciences and extensive postdoctoral research experience, focusing on the interactions between astrocytes and neurons. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant biochemistry and neuroscience research in a leading academic environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in neurosciences and five years of postdoctoral experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of teams.
• Ability to publish in high-impact journals.

Responsibilities

• Focus on studying dynamic striatal astrocyte-neuron interaction.
• Publish findings in high-impact journals.

Skills

Neuroscience

Biochemistry

Bioengineering

Education

Ph.D. in neurosciences

Job description

Position overview
Position title:
Assistant Project Scientist

Salary range:
$74,100 - $85,900

Application Window

Open date: May 27, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

ASSISTANT PROJECT SCIENTIST position available in Department of Neurobiology at UCLA. Ph.D. in neurosciences and five years of postdoctoral experience required in fields of biochemistry, neuroscience, and/or bioengineering. Candidate will focus on studying dynamic striatal astrocyte-neuron interaction. Demonstrated ability to work as part of teams and publish in high-impact journals.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Ph.D. in neurosciences and five years of postdoctoral experience required in fields of biochemistry, neuroscience, and/or bioengineering

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Research

  
  

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  
  

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Contact information on 3 references only

Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10362

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UCLA

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.

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 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.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.


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Job location

Los Angeles, CA