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Assistant or Associate Project Scientist - Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care

Position overview

Position title: Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $90,000 – $111,000. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following tables for the salary scales for the position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t37-b.pdf

Application Window

Open date: November 5, 2024

Most recent review date: Thursday, Dec 5, 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, Nov 5, 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 Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and seeks Assistant or Associate Project Scientists.

The selected candidates will be responsible for conducting translational research studies related to the role of epigenetics in aging and age-related diseases/conditions being conducted in a translational research epigenetics laboratory. The successful candidates will analyze data, prepare presentations, and prepare/submit manuscripts. In addition, the successful candidates will be expected to provide in-person training and teaching to students and research fellows in the lab. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their independent research program and will be expected to apply for extramural grant funding to support these efforts.

Appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Project Scientist level based on background and experience.

A link to the full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: https://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-311.html

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have a PhD, doctoral degree, or equivalent in a biomedical-related field.

Candidates must have a minimum of four years of experience as a Postdoctoral Scholar.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with expertise in human immunology, postmortem tissues, single-cell epigenetic technologies, molecular biology, and DNA methylation studies are preferred.

Application Requirements

Document 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)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04103

Help contact: mdromero@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.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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