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Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist - Liver Regeneration and Vesicle Researcher
Position overview
Position title: Liver Regeneration and Vesicle ResearcherApplication Window
Open date: June 12, 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, Jun 12, 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 Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientists in the field of Liver cell biology 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 Project Scientists will be responsible for performing basic research regarding intercellular vesicle trafficking in the liver. They will participate in projects related to understanding the complex mechanism of hepatocarcinogenesis and drug resistance. The techniques include partial hepatectomy, DEN, CCl4 and clonal tracing in vivo, vector construction, CRISPR knock-in system, vesicle isolation, proximity labeling, various microscopy techniques and so on. In addition, the successful candidates will play a leadership role in managing the projects, and also be involved in analyzing the data, teaching, preparing presentations and reports, and publishing the studies.
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 have a PhD or MD/PhD in cell/molecular biology, liver biology, or related fields.
Candidates must have at least 4 years of postdoctoral experience in one or more of the following areas: liver regeneration, cancer biology, organelle analysis, vesicle trafficking, or related fields.
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.
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