Assistant or Associate Project Scientist - Angiogenesis Research
Position overview
Position title: Angiogenesis ResearchApplication Window
Open date: March 19, 2024
Most recent review date: Sunday, Apr 21, 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, Mar 19, 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 Department of Pathology (http://pathology.ucsd.edu) at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine UCSD is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and is seeking an Assistant or Associate Project Scientist in the field of Angiogenesis Research.
The Department of Pathology plays a key role in the University's three missions. It aims to achieve the highest standards in patient care, research, and education. The Department provides diagnostic pathology services in a wide variety of subspecialties with highly trained subspecialists who are recognized for their expertise. The Department's research programs are diverse and interface with a wealth of basic and translational research programs that are a hallmark of UC San Diego.
The successful candidate will be expected to perform biochemical and biological studies to support our current anti-angiogenic efforts in cancer and ocular neovascular disorders. The successful candidate will perform a variety of techniques, including cloning and expression of recombinant proteins, tissue culture, protein purification, and preparation for mass spectrometry analysis. The successful candidate will also perform preclinical studies in mice and rabbits.
In addition, the successful candidate will play a leadership role in managing the projects, and also be involved in analyzing the data, teaching, preparing presentations and reports, and summarizing results from experiments for presentations.
Appointment at the Assistant or Associate Project Scientist level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.
A link to the full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-311.html
Department: http://pathology.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology.
Candidates with a minimum of two peer-reviewed publications and first authorships 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)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Help contact: lnmedina@health.ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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