Assistant Project Scientist Position in Cardiology - Shivkumar Lab 2026-2027

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shivkumar laboratory in the Division of Cardiology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking an Assistant Project Scientist to participate in cardiac anatomy structure–function studies, focusing on the autonomic nervous system in cardiac disease and arrhythmias, and to help create a 3D archive of cardiac datasets for the Amara-Yad Project.

An M.D., Ph.D., and/or equivalent degree is required.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or equivalent degree required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cardiac anatomy structure–function studies examining autonomic nervous system roles in cardiac disease and arrhythmias.
• Create a 3D archive of datasets of cardiac anatomy for the Amara-Yad Project.

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

The Shivkumar laboratory in the Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking an Assistant Project Scientist to participate in cardiac anatomy structure function studies examining the role of the autonomic nervous system in the initiation and progression of cardiac disease and arrhythmias, and its diagnostic and therapeutic relevance, as well as creating a 3D archive of datasets of cardiac anatomy for our Amara-Yad Project.

An M.D., Ph.D., and/or equivalent degree is required.

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An M.D., Ph.D., and/or equivalent degree is required.