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Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist - Neuro-Oncology/Regenerative Medicine Research

Position overview

Position title: Neuro-Oncology/Regenerative Medicine Research
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,700-$105,800. 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

Next review date: Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

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 Department of Medicine (http://med.ucsd.edu) at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and is currently recruiting Project Scientists.

The Project Scientist will focus their research on neuro-oncology and identifying unexplored anticancer strategies. Additionally, the Project Scientist will provide statistical analysis and abstract and manuscript preparation. The Project Scientist will also have the opportunity to submit research grants independently as well as perform research projects in collaboration with faculty in the division of Regenerative Medicine. The Project scientist will occasionally teach and provide lectures to graduate students.

The appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist level and will be based on the candidate’s background and years of 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

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, or MD/PhD or PhD in cell, molecular biology, cancer biology, or other relevant areas/disciplines.

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/JPF04115

Help contact: mghani@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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