Part-Time Project Scientist – Chiang Lab

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

Job summary

The Department of Radiological Sciences at UCLA is seeking an experienced Part-Time Project Scientist to join the Chiang Lab within the Division of Interventional Radiology. The appointment requires an MD and/or PhD and a track record in image-guided cancer therapies using fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT or MRI, with a strong interest in translational research.

The candidate will coordinate multi-department teams, supervise researchers, and contribute to grants and publications.

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD required with research in image-guided cancer therapies.
• Experience contributing to grant submissions and high-impact publications.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise post-doctoral fellows and graduate researchers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-department collaboration across investigators and staff.
• Develop and update protocols, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Prepare research manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Present findings at national and international meetings.

Skills

Image-guided research

Grant submissions

Manuscript writing

Team supervision

Education

MD or PhD

Job description

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.

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.

Prior Experience

• basic science of immune metabolism relating to image-guided cancer therapy
• image-guided therapies using percutaneous or intravascular approaches
• working with rodent and large animal cancer models
• wet lab skills including cell culture, cell and tissue
• background experience with cancer therapies, with technical skills in immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining, and monitoring of immunomodulatory techniques

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

This appointment is subject to amendment based on any changes to applicable collective bargaining agreements.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37B.

The salary range for this position is $79,400 - $209,000

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