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Assistant Project Scientist – Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10645 An Assistant Project Scientist position is available in the lab of Dr. Monica Medina in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research on coral microbiome coevolution and coral holobiont ancient DNA analysis. The work will involve handling large Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequence tag and metagenomic data as well as microbial genomes isolated from different host species and locations throughout the world. Experience with next generation sequence data is expected. The candidate should have knowledge of the Unix environment and be able to program in at least one language (Perl, Python). Scientific diving (American Association for Underwater Science certification) and boating (US Coast Guard certification) experience are required. Expertise with research aquarium setups for coral and jellyfish husbandry also required. Ability to travel to remote field locations for extended periods of time will be necessary. Experience in microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, statistics, and phylogenetic analysis is required. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of re-funding. Requires a Ph.D. in microbiology, marine biology, genomics, bioinformatics or related field. See Table 37B ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html)for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $85,000. To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10645 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-95d4fb735f7fea4493776122b7c748ae