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Assistant Project Scientist – Stephen Smale Lab University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10145 Assistant Project Scientist – Stephen Smale Lab UCLA’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics is seeking to fill a full-time Assistant Project Scientist position. The Assistant Project Scientist candidate will perform independent research on the regulation of inflammatory gene transcription in macrophages. The Assistant Project Scientist position is a 12-month non-Senate position. Specific responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Lead a research project focused on gene regulation during inflammatory responses in macrophages. Perform various specialized experimental procedures in support of research projects, including genomic and biochemical analyses. Perform bioinformatic analyses of genomics data. Conduct literature reviews to be used in determining most suitable research methods. Review available technology and assist in bringing appropriate new technology into the laboratory. Present research findings at scientific meetings. Prepare manuscripts for publication. Train others in specialized research protocols and complex processes. Mentor undergraduate researchers. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. (or equivalent) in immunology or a related discipline. Four or more years of postdoctoral training. Cultural North Star The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star . Anti-Racism Roadmap The David Geffen School of Medicine Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization as described in more detail at: https://medschool.ucla.edu/diversity-anti-racism-roadmap . To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10145 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, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction jeid-d4221b6156af4649b105f1d709aef672