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Assistant Project Scientist, Khakh Lab University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10674 The Khakh lab in the Department of Physiology at UCLA is recruiting for an Assistant Project Scientist position. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research focused on how astrocytes change during aging. The work will involve determining striatal astrocyte subproteomes and transcriptomes in 18-month-old versus 2-month-old mice, and evaluating the functional and cellular properties of astrocytes across these age groups. Experience with proteomics and transcriptomics datasets is expected. The candidate should have knowledge of astrocyte biology, molecular and cellular neuroscience, and experience with experimental techniques such as tissue processing, cell sorting, RNA-seq or mass spectrometry sample preparation, and data analysis using modern bioinformatics pipelines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, independence, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team studying glial cell biology in health and disease. To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10674 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-10418e7c15afbf4f8c4d376565a40c8b