Assistant Research Scientist - Surgical Oncology
Position overview
Position title: Surgical OncologyApplication Window
Open date: July 21, 2023
Most recent review date: Sunday, Aug 20, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Saturday, Jul 20, 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
The University of California, San Diego, Department of Surgery (https://surgery.ucsd.edu/) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and seeks to recruit Research Scientist(s) for the Divisions of Surgical Oncology and Surgical Sciences.
The selected candidate(s) will be responsible for performing studies and experiments related to the biology of pancreatic cancer and other gastrointestinal cancer. In addition, the successful candidate(s) will analyze, prepare presentations and reports summarizing data as well as provide onsite teaching to students in the lab. The candidate(s) will be expected to generate independent extramural grant support and contribute to the development and publication of high impact publications.
The appointment will be at the Assistant Research Scientist level. A link to full description of the Research Scientist series is provided for your review: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-310.pdf
Qualifications
Candidates must have a MD or equivalent, PhD in Cancer Biology or health related fields, or MD/PhD.
Candidates must have 5 years of experience in pancreas biology and/or pancreatic cancer related research, at least 3 years of which should be at the postdoctoral level or beyond.
Candidates with skills in organotypic slice culture and related assays and in standard molecular biology techniques are preferred.
Creativity and the ability to innovate are preferred characteristics of the ideal applicants.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
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)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: vpantovic@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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.
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