Postdoctoral Scholar
- Employer
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Location
- Los Angeles
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Postdoctoral Scholar
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF06091
POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR
A postdoctoral scholar position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Miklos Sahin-Toth at the Department of Surgery. The postdoctoral scholar will perform independent research to study genetic risk factors and the role of proteases in pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. He/she will also be responsible for helping to supervise graduate students and undergraduate student researchers, preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, and assisting with the preparation of grant proposals. This position requires a Ph.D. or M.D. degree and some experience in enzyme biochemistry and/or mouse work. Candidates enthusiastic about the prospect of developing a research carrier in basic and translational gastroenterology are invited to apply. The postdoctoral scholar position is a non-Senate position for 12 months in the first instance. Step is commensurate with experience. Applicants should have no more than five years of cumulative postdoctoral research experience, including postdoctoral service at other institutions. Interested applicants should e-mail their resumes to: msahintoth@mednet.ucla.edu. Starting date: March 1, 2021.
Specific responsibilities include: Responsibilities of this position include study design, data acquisition, statistical analysis, literature review and manuscript/grant preparation.
Additional duties: Supervision of undergraduates, graduate students and new postdoctoral trainees in the lab. Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Ability to work independently on scientific projects. Assist with preparation of grant proposals. Preparation of manuscripts for publication in scientific journals. Required to communicate well with other scientists worldwide. Candidate should have some research experience in enzyme biochemistry and/or mouse work. The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator.
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.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06091
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
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