Project Scientist Position in Hematology-Oncology - Garon Lab

Position overview

Salary range: See Table 37-B. A reasonable estimate for this position is $79,400-$209,000.

Open date: September 18, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Oct 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 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 Edward Garon Lab in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applicants for a Project Scientist position at the Assistant, Associate, or full rank. The candidate will perform collaborative research on either biomedical informatics and computational biology in lung cancer or will lead a translational research project in the area of cancer immunotherapy.

This position requires a Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computational biology, systems biology, immunology and/or related fields. Five years of experience in biomedical research is preferred. This is a 12-month position which may be renewed.

The Project Scientist will be responsible for developing research concepts, identifying biological mechanisms, and performing biomedical informatics and computational biology studies related to the pathogenesis of lung cancer. Alternatively, the candidate may develop and lead analyses evaluating the potential preclinical efficacy of novel immunotherapeutic approaches. Additional responsibilities include preparing high-impact scientific publications and assisting with grant preparation.

The successful candidate must have documented experience working with large datasets, including DNA and RNA sequencing data. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a collaborative research environment and have experience training, advising, and leading research personnel.

The Project Scientist will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will conduct analyses involving large and complex datasets. The individual will train and mentor undergraduate students, graduate students, and new postdoctoral trainees in the laboratory. The position requires the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively, assist with the preparation of grant proposals, and deliver presentations to diverse scientific audiences.

The candidate will actively participate in weekly team meetings, prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, communicate effectively with scientists at UCLA and collaborating institutions, and maintain and organize critical research databases.

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A Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computational biology, systems biology, immunology and/or related fields is required.

Five years of experience in biomedical research is preferred.

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