Assistant Researcher
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Assistant Researcher
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF10010
ASSISTANT RESEARCHER
The Assistant Researcher in the Translational Thoracic Oncology laboratory of Dr. Burt will perform research under his guidance, with opportunity to progress as an independent researcher. The primary study is investigating a novel platform of mass spectrometry (the MSPen) for the rapid diagnosis of lung cancer and rapid determination of clinically relevant driver mutations that decide systemic therapy (which currently require 10-14 days for resulting). The project extends to rapid intraoperative diagnosis of lung cancer and rapid assessment of microscopic surgical margins, a process that is currently antiquated, labor-intensive, and time-consuming. Novel MSPen probes for minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy are being designed, printed, and tested. In addition to lung cancer, MSPen projects in esophageal cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma have been initiated to solve similar conceptual and technologic gaps, and potentially accelerate patient care. In addition to this MSPen project, a second project of our laboratory investigates biomarkers of response and resistance to immune checkpoint blockade in malignant pleural mesothelioma and lung cancer. Both projects are funded by the NIH.
The Assistant Researcher will also be responsible for participating in the development of the Translational Thoracic Oncology research laboratory, in collaboration with Dr. Burt. Dr. Burt was recruited to UCLA as Professor and Chief of the Division of Thoracic surgery one year ago and his laboratory is established, stocked, staffed, and active (including the MSPen platform). The Assistant Researcher will work closely with Dr. Burt to prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, prepare and present abstracts at national and international scientific meetings, and assist with the preparation of grant proposals. The Assistant Researcher may also help supervise other researchers in the lab including project scientists, post-doctoral scholars, and graduate and undergraduate students. The Assistant Researcher will have opportunity for advancement. Experience proteomics and or tumor immunology is desired. The Assistant Researcher position is a non-Senate position for 12-months in the first instance. Step is commensurate with experience.
Start Date; 12/2024
The assigned project is focused on the use of a novel mass spectrometry platform to improve the diagnosis, margin assessment, and clinical biomarkers in lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. The mass spectra dervied from this platform will be correlated with clinically cellular, spatial, genomic and clinical factors in these malignancies using other platforms that may include, but are not limited to, imaging mass cytometry, and spatial and single cell transcriptomics.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities of this position include study design, data acquisition, statistical computation, and literature review and manuscript/grant preparation.
Additional Duties: Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10010
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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UCLA features the College of Letters and Science, seven general campus professional schools, and four professional schools for the health sciences. The UCLA College of Letters and Science has 34 academic departments and 900 faculty, and houses the majority of UCLA's 129 undergraduate majors as well as the students in the Graduate Division of Letters and Sciences. The UCLA College Honors Program is also housed in the College. The College of Letters and Science's programs are divided into five academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and the International Institute. UCLA also offers certificate programs, undergraduate degree-credit and continuing education credits for non-full-time students through its UCLA Extension education program.
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