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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Postdoctoral Scholar - UCLA Translational Otolaryngology Neuroscience Laboratory in Los Angeles, California
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Job #JPF09350
Surgery-Head & Neck / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA
Position overview Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year.
Application Window
Open date: April 9, 2024
Most recent review date: Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 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 Translational Otolaryngology Neuroscience Laboratory at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar. This appointment will be under the supervision of Ashley E. Kita, M.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Head & Neck Surgery.
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Physiological Sciences, Bioengineering or a similar field. Candidates are expected to have experience with small animal surgical procedures, synthesis of microparticle therapeutic, and rat ultrasonography. Prior animal work is required. Experience with immunohistochemistry is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, independent, and have an interest in functional nerve recovery, laryngology, bioengineering, and neuroscience.
The candidate is expected to work closely with the PI and collaborators on research projects. The candidate is also expected to mentor student trainees, gather and analyze data, prepare presentations, write manuscripts, and write and prepare grant applications.
Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year.
Interested candidates can apply through the UC Recruit system located at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF9350
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Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D, MD., or M.D./Ph.D degree.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Candidates are expected to have experience with small animal surgical procedures, synthesis of microparticle therapeutic, and rat ultrasonography. Prior animal work is required.
Preferred qualifications
Experience with immunohistochemistry is strongly preferred.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Letter of Interest
Statement on Contributios 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 (https://equity.ucla.edu/programs-resources/faculty-search-process/faculty-search-committee-resources/sample-guidance/) and related EDI Statement FAQ (https://ucla.app.box.com/v/edi-statement-faqs) document.
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Reference requirements
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Contact information is only being requested at this time.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09350
Help contact: fearley@mednet.ucla.edu
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Job location
Los Angeles, CA