Assistant Project Scientist Position in Cardiology - Sallam 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 innovative institution invites applications for an Assistant Project Scientist to conduct groundbreaking research on gene regulation's impact on cardiometabolic diseases. This role involves utilizing advanced techniques in molecular and cellular biology, alongside computational models, to explore complex biological phenomena. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. and have a strong background in noncoding RNA biology. Join a collaborative team dedicated to scientific excellence and make significant contributions to understanding diseases like atherosclerosis and obesity. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Conduct research on gene regulation and cardiometabolic diseases.
• Experience with noncoding RNA biology is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vivo studies on gene regulation in metabolism.
• Analyze murine phenotypes and transcriptomic data.

Skills

Noncoding RNA Biology

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Computational Biology

Data Analysis

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D.

Tools

Murine Models

Transcriptomic Data Analysis

Multi-Omics Techniques

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: April 15, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The laboratory of Tamer Sallam in the Division of Cardiology in the 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 conduct research on the impact of gene regulation on cardiometabolic diseases such as atherosclerosis, fatty liver, and obesity. Experience with noncoding RNA biology is required. The research activities will entail using cellular, molecular, computational and animal models. Analysis of murine phenotypes in metabolism, transcriptomic data (both Bulk and single cell and single nuclear seq) as well as multi-ome seq and ATAC seq. The candidate will perform in vivo overexpression and loss of function studies. Strong communications skills including presentation of data and preparation of manuscripts is required. A Ph.D. degree is required.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

A Ph.D. is required.

Additional qualifications

Experience with noncoding RNA biology 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/JPF10255

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About UCLA

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA