Part-Time Project Scientist – Chiang Lab

University of California Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 79,000 - 209,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking an experienced Part-Time Project Scientist to join the Chiang Lab within the Division of Interventional Radiology. The role requires an MD and/or PhD with a track record in image-guided cancer therapies using fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT or MRI.

The successful candidate will co-supervise post-doctoral fellows and visiting graduate researchers, coordinate cross-department efforts, and contribute to grant submissions and manuscript

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD degree required and demonstrated research experience.
• Strong track record in image-guided cancer therapies and translational research.
• Experience coordinating investigators across departments and preparing grant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead translational research in interventional oncology at UCLA.
• Coordinate multi-department team efforts and manage research projects.
• Develop and update protocols, maintain databases, and analyze data.
• Prepare manuscripts and grant proposals; present at national/international meetings.

Skills

Grant submissions

Manuscript writing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

MD or PhD

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

Job description

University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF11423

The Department of Radiological Sciences at UCLA is recruiting an experienced researcher to join the Chiang Lab as a Part-Time Project Scientist. This appointment will be within the Division of Interventional Radiology. The position requires an MD and/or PhD degree and demonstrated track record conducting research in image-guided cancer therapies using modalities such fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT or MRI.

The ideal candidate will also be responsible for co-supervising post-doctoral fellows and visiting graduate student researchers on the design, execution, and supervision of translational research studies involving interventional oncology. Responsibilities will include coordinating efforts from investigators and staff across multiple departments. Prior experience in some of: 1) basic science of immune metabolism relating to image-guided cancer therapy, 2) image-guided therapies using percutaneous or intravascular approaches, 3) working with rodent and large animal cancer models, 4) wet lab skills including cell culture, cell and tissue, 5) background experience with cancer therapies, with technical skills in immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining, and monitoring of immunomodulatory techniques.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience contributing to grant submissions and publishing manuscripts in high impact journals. The candidate should have a strong interest and commitment to research.

Responsibilities:

Research project management and data acquisition, developing and updating protocols and best practices, database maintenance, data analysis, preparation of research manuscripts, preparation of grant proposals, coordination with interdisciplinary team members, presenting at national and international meetings.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2026-27/represented-july-2026-scales/t37-b.pdf. The salary range for this position is $79,400 – $209,000

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