Assistant Project Scientist

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Assistant Project Scientist

Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $71,500 - $91,000. Salary information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf.

Review timeline: Every 1-2 years.

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: October 2, 2023

Next review date: Monday, Nov 6, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Sep 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science (SSPPS) is conducting an open search for Project Scientists (non-tenured, Assistant Level). At UC San Diego, Project Scientists are academic researchers who are expected to make significant and creative contributions to a research team but are not necessarily leaders of the research team. They are not required to carry out independent research or develop an independent research reputation but will publish and carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research series. University and public service are encouraged but not required and they do not have formal teaching responsibilities. Appointments and duration vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding. Research topics include but not limited to heart disease, mouse models of heart disease, gene expression analyses, cardiomyocyte cell cycle regulation, cardiac regeneration, whole genome expression analyses, including single cell preparation and analyses.

This academic series is represented by the United Automobile Workers of America (UAW) and information about the collective bargaining agreement is available on the UCNet Website: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ra/index.html.

Applications should be submitted to the UC San Diego on-line application collection system, AP-On-Line Recruit.

School: https://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Doctorate degree or its equivalent, including but not limited to PhD, or its field of study.
• A minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral experience in one or more of the following areas: heart disease, mouse models of heart disease, gene expression analyses, cardiomyocyte cell cycle regulation, or heart regeneration.
• Publish and carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research series.
• Experience in research topics include but not limited to heart disease, mouse models of heart disease, gene expression analyses, cardiomyocyte cell cycle regulation, or cardiac regeneration, whole genome expression analyses, including single cell preparation and analyses.
• Demonstrates strong potential of creative activity or innovative research.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrates commitment to innovative research as it relates to past/current experiences.
• Experience and high level of interest in mentoring/training.
• Interdisciplinary and/or collaborative activity demonstrated from projects, or publication records.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research - A statement of research describing experience/training, philosophy/approach, and future plans or goals.

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-4 letters of reference required

Please include a statement commenting on your relationship with the candidate, making sure to note if you have been a co-author, mentor or collaborator on a proposed research project within the past five years.

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03786

Help contact: lnapa@ucsd.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

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JOB LOCATION

La Jolla, CA