Project Scientist Series Pool Ad - Open Ranks in the Department of Urology

Salary range: Positions may be full or part-time and may be without salary. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Project Scientist Department of Urology: The Department of Urology at the University of California, Los Angeles, anticipates openings for ambitious independent Ph.D. researchers in its various divisions. These openings will be at the level of Assistant Project Scientist or above (associate and full rank), depending upon the candidate's qualification. Criteria for the Project Scientist Series: The Project Scientist Series make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project related to Surgery. They carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research Series. The divisions include: Bladder Cancer, Endourology, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Urologic Oncology, Kidney Cancer, Male Urology, Pediatric Urology, Prostate Cancer

Duties: The position will perform independent research under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The Assistant Project Scientist will also be responsible for helping to supervise graduate and undergraduate student researchers, preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, and assisting with the preparation of grant proposals.

Additional Duties: Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Ability to work independently on scientific projects. Assist with preparation of grant proposals. Preparation of manuscripts for publication in top-tier scientific journals. Required to communicate well with other scientists worldwide. Candidate should have 5 years research experience in an academic setting or equivalent. Experience in small animal surgical procedures, if required. Experience of a specific laboratory procedure, data processing as required in the study. The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal supervision. Equipment maintenance, if needed. Required to communicate well with other scientists worldwide. Ability to help and train various personnel in data analysis and make significant contributions to the design and execution of other laboratory members' experiments.

Requirements: This position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience. The Project Scientist position is an academic non-faculty position. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is dependent upon funding and availability. While salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates should apply through UC RECRUIT: JPF11171To be considered for a position, submit the required application materials: Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Name and email address only Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11171Help contact: cristinagomez@mednet.ucla.eduAbout UCLAAs 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct."Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment PolicyUC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third PartiesAPM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Job location Los Angeles, CA or Log in to your portfolio Need help? Contact the hiring department. The University of California, Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. You have the right to an equal employment opportunity. The University of California, Los Angeles is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. See our Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Annual Security Reports