Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist - Prion Disease Research

Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist - Prion Disease Research

University of California San Diego

9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla, CA 92093 United States

Position title:

Prion Disease Research Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $71,500 - $107,000. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  the following tables for the salary scales for the position.

Application Window

Open date:
July 31, 2024

Next review date:
Thursday, Aug 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:
Thursday, Jul 31, 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.

The Department of Pathology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist.

The successful candidates will be a part of the Neurodegenerative Disease Team and will have the opportunity to be involved in multiple collaborations across laboratories within UCSD. The successful candidates will be involved in small and large collaborative projects, teaching and supervising 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 neurodegenerative disease and participate in all aspects of laboratory research, including experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript and grant writing.

Appointment level/rank is dependent upon academic experience and scholarly achievements.

A link to the full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, an MD/PhD or PhD in neurodegenerative disease or biological sciences-related fields.

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 site for more information.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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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