Project Scientist Series Pool Ad - Ranks Department of Urology

Position Overview

Salary range: Positions may be full or part-time and may be without salary. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Open date: July 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Project Scientist – Department of Urology

The Department of Urology at the University of California, Los Angeles anticipates openings for ambitious independent Ph.D. researchers in its various divisions. These openings will be at the level of Assistant Project Scientist or above (associate and full rank), depending upon the candidate's qualification.

Criteria for the Project Scientist Series: The Project Scientist Series make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project related to Surgery. They carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research Series.

Divisions include: Bladder Cancer, Endourology, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Urologic Oncology, Kidney Cancer, Male Urology, Pediatric Urology, Prostate Cancer.

Duties: The position will perform independent research under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The Assistant Project Scientist will also be responsible for helping to supervise graduate and undergraduate student researchers, preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, and assisting with the preparation of grant proposals.

• 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 top-tier scientific journals.
• Required to communicate well with other scientists worldwide.
• Candidate should have 5 years research experience in an academic setting or equivalent.
• Experience in small animal surgical procedures, if required.
• Experience of a specific laboratory procedure, data processing as required in the study.
• The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal supervision.
• Equipment maintenance, if needed.
• Ability to help and train various personnel in data analysis and make significant contributions to the design and execution of other laboratory members' experiments.

This position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience.

The Project Scientist position is an academic non-faculty position. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is dependent upon funding and availability. While salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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To be considered for a position, submit the required application materials:

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• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Research/Personal Statement

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• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
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