Project Scientist: Biomedical Informatics & Immunotherapy

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edward Garon Lab at UCLA is seeking a Project Scientist (Assistant to Full Professor rank) to conduct biomedical informatics or translational cancer immunotherapy research. Candidates will work on large-scale sequencing data and lead projects advancing lung cancer science.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and grant preparation. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a relevant field and have several years of biomedical research experience.

Qualifications

• PhD required in biomedical informatics, computational biology, systems biology, immunology or related field.
• Five years of experience in biomedical research preferred.
• Experience with large datasets including DNA and RNA sequencing is essential.
• Ability to work in a collaborative research environment and mentor/train personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop research concepts and identify biological mechanisms.
• Conduct biomedical informatics and computational biology analyses related to lung cancer pathogenesis.
• Lead translational analyses evaluating preclinical immunotherapy approaches when applicable.
• Prepare high-impact publications and assist with grant preparation.
• Train and mentor students and postdocs; present findings to diverse audiences.

Skills

Biomedical informatics

Computational biology

Immunology

Large datasets

Education

PhD in biomedical informatics / computational biology / systems biology / immunology

Tools

DNA sequencing data

RNA sequencing data

Job description

The Edward Garon Lab at UCLA is seeking a Project Scientist (Assistant to Full Professor rank) to conduct biomedical informatics or translational cancer immunotherapy research. Candidates will work on large-scale sequencing data and lead projects advancing lung cancer science.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and grant preparation. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a relevant field and have several years of biomedical research experience.