Assistant Project Scientist Position in Cardiology - Araujo Lab 2025-2026

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Scientist to join their Environmental Cardiology and Vascular Biology Laboratory. This role involves researching the cardiometabolic effects of air pollution, utilizing advanced biochemical and molecular biology techniques. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and demonstrate strong communication skills for data presentation and manuscript preparation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a collaborative environment, making significant strides in understanding environmental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience with aerosol science and exposure characterization.
• Strong communication skills for data presentation and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Study the toxicology of air pollution and its health effects.
• Conduct in-vivo experiments with genetically engineered mice.

Skills

Aerosol science

Biochemical techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Strong communication skills

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Position overview

Salary range:
See Table 37-B [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t37-b.pdf]. A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,100 - $85,900.

Application Window

Open date: May 5, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Jun 4, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 4, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Environmental Cardiology and Vascular Biology (ECVB) Laboratory in the Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, invites applications for a position at the level of Assistant Project Scientist. The candidate will study the pulmonary, cardiometabolic and oncological toxicology of air pollution, including ambient particulate matter, woodsmoke particles as well as electronic cigarettes. Experience with aerosol science and characterization of exposure aerosols and constituents is required. The research activities will involve biochemical, tissue culture, and molecular biology techniques. It will also include in-vivo experiments with genetically engineered mice. Strong communication skills including data presentation and preparation of manuscripts is required. A Ph.D degree is required.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

A Ph.D. is required.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

  
  

Reference requirements

• 2-4 required (contact information only)

Please provide contact information of at least 2 references.

Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10318

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UCLA

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA