Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist - Surgical Oncology
Position overview
Position title: Project Scientist - Surgical OncologyApplication Window
Open date: January 16, 2024
Most recent review date: Thursday, Feb 15, 2024 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: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 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/) and Dr. Rebekah White’s NIH-funded translational research lab at UCSD Moores Cancer Center, are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and seek applicants for Project Scientist positions.
The lab is studying novel ways to diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer and one of the main areas of interest is studying non-thermal ablation with irreversible electroporation (IRE) as a way to generate anti-tumor immune responses (https://doi.org/10.1158/2326-6066.CIR-19-0101), both in pre-clinical mouse models and in humans.
The selected candidates will be part of a highly collaborative environment with exposure to multiple scientific disciplines and levels of researchers, including students and clinicians.
The successful candidates will be responsible for designing and performing experiments as well as teaching and mentoring trainees on how to conduct research in the lab.
Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist level based on background and years of experience.
A link to full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: https://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-311.html
Qualifications
Candidates must have a MD or equivalent, PhD in health related fields, or MD/PhD.
Candidates must also have at least two years of post-doctoral cancer research experience.
Candidate with expertise in tumor immunology and experience in mouse tumor models are preferred.
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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