Assistant/Associate Researcher in Biology
University of California Los Angeles
United States
Assistant/Associate Researcher in Biology
- INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY / L&S Life Sciences / UCLA
Position overview
Position title:Assistant, Associate or Full Project ScientistSalary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html) set the salary range for this position. See Table 37B: Represented Project Scientists Series, Fiscal Year
Application Window
Open date: August 30, 2023
Next review date: Friday, Sep 29, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Sep 29, 2023 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 Integrative Biology and Physiology the University of California, Los Angeles, seeks applicants for an Assistant or Associate Project Scientist position. The candidate must hold a PhD in a biology-related field and additional training in Drosophila neurogenetics. The candidate must have at least three years of research experience beyond the PhD, with demonstrated ability to conduct and publish high-level research on genetic and genomic mechanisms of neural development, anatomy, and neurophysiology. Familiarity with issues pertaining to spatial navigation and visual control of flight is strongly desired. Extensive knowledge and expertise with fly neurogenetics and husbandry, neural connectomics, fly neuroanatomy, visual guidance of behavior, ability to prepare head-fixed flying fly for two-photon imaging are required.
Successful candidates will be expected to publish results in scientific journals and present results at national and international meetings. Please apply by September 29, 2023 by submitting the following documents to https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF08816
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research and Experience
• 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 Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD in a biology-related field and additional training in Drosophila neurogenetics. The candidate must have at least three years of research experience beyond the PhD, with demonstrated ability to conduct and publish high-level research on genetic and genomic mechanisms of neural development, anatomy, and neurophysiology
Application Requirements
Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Research
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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.
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Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
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Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 2-4 required (contact information only)
References to be provided upon request
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08816Help contact: theresar@lifesci.ucla.edu
Campus Information
As 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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
Job location
UCLA- Main Campus
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