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Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist - Perinatal Biologist
Position overview
Position title: Perinatal BiologistApplication Window
Open date: May 29, 2024
Most recent review date: Sunday, Jul 14, 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: Thursday, May 29, 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 seeks Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientists.
UCSD recently launched the Center for Perinatal Discovery, primarily a collaboration between the Departments of Pathology, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Sciences, and Pediatrics. The overarching mission of the Center is to understand the effects of maternal health on pregnancy, and the effects of pregnancy exposures and outcomes on maternal and offspring health throughout the lifespan.
The successful candidates will be a part of the Center for Perinatal Discovery and will have the opportunity to be involved in multiple collaborations across laboratories within the Center. The successful candidates will be expected to be involved in small and large collaborative projects and supervise students and postdoctoral fellows. The successful candidates will also be expected to make original and significant contributions to a research program in a discipline relevant to stem cell, reproductive, and/or perinatal biology, and participate in all aspects of laboratory research, including experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript and grant writing.
Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full 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 hold an MD or equivalent, an MD/PhD, or PhD in stem cell, reproductive biology-related, or biological sciences-related fields.
Candidates with knowledge, work/training experience, and/or publications in utilizing human stem cells and placental tissues 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
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.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
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