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Assistant Project Scientist – Elissa Hallem lab University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10922 ASSISTANT PROJECT SCIENTIST – ELISSA HALLEM LAB The Elissa Hallem lab in 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 molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying skin-penetration behaviors in parasitic nematodes using molecular biology, transgenesis and mutagenesis, microscopy, and quantitative behavioral analysis. The Assistant Project Scientist position is a 12-month non-Senate position. Specific responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Conduct research on the molecular and neural mechanisms that enable skin-penetrating nematodes to penetrate human skin, with a focus on the human-parasitic nematode Strongyloides stercoralis. Supervise undergraduates, graduate students, technicians, and new postdoctoral trainees in the lab. Work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Work independently on scientific projects. Assist with preparation of grant proposals. Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals. Communicate with other scientists worldwide. The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal supervision. Help and train various personnel in parasitic nematode biology, molecular biology, and genetics, and make significant contributions to the design and execution of other laboratory members’ experiments. Complete all appropriate safety training as mandated by the campus’s Environmental Health & Safety Office Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a life science field. Candidate should have at least 4 years of research experience in parasitology, neurobiology, molecular biology, and genetics in an academic setting or equivalent. Candidate should have extensive experience in standard molecular biology techniques, parasitic nematode culturing and transgenesis, animal research, nematode genetics, and quantitative behavioral analysis. 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 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: Anti-Racism Roadmap . To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10922 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-4f1424525a846e48be8e25aa8f99bea5