Project Scientist Series Pool Ad - Open Ranks in the Department of Surgery_

Project Scientist Series Pool Ad - Open Ranks in the Department of Surgery Apply now to Project Scientist Series Pool Ad - Open Ranks in the Department of SurgeryJob #JPF09726+ Surgery-Chairman / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLAPosition overviewSalary range: Positions may be full or part-time and may be with/without salary. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Application WindowOpen date: August 21, 2024Next review date: Friday, Sep 20, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 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 descriptionProject Scientist, Open Ranks Pool AdDepartment of SurgeryThe Department of Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, anticipates openings throughout the year for appointments in the Project Scientist Series in its various divisions. These openings may be at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Rank Project Scientist, depending upon the candidate’s qualifications. This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon availability of funding (extramural and/or departmental).Potential Divisions that may have openings include:• Cardiac Surgery• General Surgery• Liver and Pancreas Transplantation• Pediatric Surgery• Plastic Surgery• Surgical Oncology• Thoracic Surgery• Vascular SurgeryCriteria for the Project Scientist Series:The Project Scientist Series make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project related to Surgery. Project Scientists carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research Series. Project Scientists are expected to have a broad range of knowledge and competency, appointment and advancement depends on technical contributions made to research.Duties: The position will perform independent research under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The appointee will also be responsible for helping to supervise graduate and undergraduate student researchers, preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, and assisting with the preparation of grant proposals.Additional Duties:• Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Ability to work independently on scientific projects. Assist with preparation of grant proposals.• Preparation of manuscripts for publication in top-tier scientific journals.• Required to communicate well with other scientists worldwide.• Candidate should have 5 years research experience in an academic setting or equivalent.• Experience in small animal surgical procedures, if required.• Experience of a specific laboratory procedeure, data processing as required in the study.• The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal supervision.• Equipment maintenance, if needed• Required to communicate well with other scientists worldwide.• Ability to help and train various personnel in data analysis and make significant contributions to the design and execution of other laboratory members' experiments.Requirements: This position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant fieldThe Project Scientist position is an academic non-faculty position. Initial appointments are short-term, typically one year, and renewal is based on job performance, programmatic need, and availability offunding. Positions may be full or part-time and may be with/without salary. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Interested candidates should apply through UC RECRUIT: po.ucla.edu/JPF09726To be considered for a position, submit the required application materials:• 3 Required; 2 Optional References (contact information only)• Curriculum Vitae• Cover Letter• Diversity Statement• Research/Personal StatementThe University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37 htt cop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html . The salary range for this position is $74,700-$143,200; according to candidate's qualifications,experience, and the division's requirements.QualificationsBasic qualificationsThis position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field.Application RequirementsDocument requirements+ Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.+ Cover Letter+ Statement of Research+ Statement of Teaching (Optional)+ Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.+ Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form+ Misc / Additional (Optional)Reference requirements+ 3-5 required (contact information only)Name and contact information only.Apply link: po.ucla.edu/JPF09726Help contact: cchiuco@mednet.ucla.eduAbout UCLAAs a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit cop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/\_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit cop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.Job locationLos Angeles