Assistant Project Scientist in Biological Chemistry (University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine)

Assistant Project Scientist Job #JPF07541 Biological Chemistry / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA Application Window Open June 8th, 2022 through Friday, Jul 8, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position description The Department of Biological Chemistry is recruiting for an Assistant Project Scientist position in Professor Wohlschlegel’s laboratory. The Wohlschlegel lab has an established research program centered on elucidating the role of novel E3 ubiquitin ligases in cell signaling and proliferation and its relevance to human disease. This position is focused on characterizing the role of the E3 ubiquitin ligase subunit FBXL5 in mediating the degradation of iron regulatory proteins 1 and 2 and how this key regulatory axis is controlled by different environmental and cellular cues. The qualifications for this position are as follows: •Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related field of study. •Experience related to biochemistry, molecular biology, and proteomic mass spectrometry are highly desirable. Job responsibilities include supporting the PI in the design and execution of funded projects. This includes proteomics and biochemical experiments designed to elucidate the architecture and function of FBXL5-associtaed protein complexes. Responsibilities also include assisting the PI in study design, day-to-day tasks related to project management, data analysis, manuscript preparation and submission, and supervising graduate/undergraduate students/junior postdoctoral fellows working in this group. This General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement for Persons in the European Economic Area is designed to provide information regarding the types of Personal Information that the University of California's Human Resources departments and offices collects. Please be advised that the final candidate recommended for hire into a critical (or otherwise designated) position will be required to successfully complete a background investigation. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. UCLA is a Tobacco-Free environment. For more information, please view the policy at Tobacco-Free Campus Policy. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related field of study. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document. Reference requirements References optional. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07541 Help contact: kdserrano@mednet.ucla.edu Campus Information As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. 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. Job location Los Angeles, California If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Assistant Project Scientist

Job #JPF07541

Biological Chemistry / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

Application Window

Open June 8th, 2022 through Friday, Jul 8, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The Department of Biological Chemistry is recruiting for an Assistant Project Scientist position in Professor Wohlschlegel’s laboratory.

The Wohlschlegel lab has an established research program centered on elucidating the role of novel E3 ubiquitin ligases in cell signaling and proliferation and its relevance to human disease. This position is focused on characterizing the role of the E3 ubiquitin ligase subunit FBXL5 in mediating the degradation of iron regulatory proteins 1 and 2 and how this key regulatory axis is controlled by different environmental and cellular cues.

The qualifications for this position are as follows:
•Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related field of study.
•Experience related to biochemistry, molecular biology, and proteomic mass spectrometry are highly desirable.

Job responsibilities include supporting the PI in the design and execution of funded projects. This includes proteomics and biochemical experiments designed to elucidate the architecture and function of FBXL5-associtaed protein complexes. Responsibilities also include assisting the PI in study design, day-to-day tasks related to project management, data analysis, manuscript preparation and submission, and supervising graduate/undergraduate students/junior postdoctoral fellows working in this group.

This General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement for Persons in the European Economic Area is designed to provide information regarding the types of Personal Information that the University of California's Human Resources departments and offices collects.

Please be advised that the final candidate recommended for hire into a critical (or otherwise designated) position will be required to successfully complete a background investigation. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

UCLA is a Tobacco-Free environment. For more information, please view the policy at Tobacco-Free Campus Policy.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related field of study.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

Reference requirements

References optional.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07541

Help contact: kdserrano@mednet.ucla.edu

Campus Information

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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.