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University of California - Irvine

Assistant Project Scientist

University of California - Irvine, Orange, California, United States, 92613


Position Overview

Salary range:

$74,100 - $94,200.

Application Window

Open date:

September 17, 2024

Next review date:

Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:

Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position Description

The UC Irvine Department of Otolaryngology seeks a part-time or full-time assistant project scientist with experience in CRISPR to work on inner ear therapeutics in cell culture and animals. The successful candidate should have a background in molecular genetics and will be overseeing the design and implementation of inner ear therapeutics in cell culture and eventually animal models.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Hands-on experience analyzing DNA/RNAs methods or proteins (ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, flow cytometry, western blot, and other techniques)Proficient in cell-based assays with various readout technologies, such as flow cytometryProficient in molecular biology techniques common in upstream research, including molecular cloning, lentivirus production and titering, processing genomic DNA and RNA for downstream analysisHands-on experience altering the genome of mammalian cells with gene editing and gene delivery techniques using CRISPR-based tools and beyond in viral vectors (AAV, lentiviral, adenovirus, etc) or mRNADevelop and execute assays for characterizing CRISPR delivery constructs such as cell type specificity & expressionExperience in CRISPR work in animals preferred but not requiredExperience with hearing in animals is a plus but not requiredCollaborate across pre-clinical therapeutic groups and externally to drive the advancement of nucleic acid drug componentsCritically evaluate experiment data and communicate scientific findings as verbal presentations and written reportsAid in preparing presentations, reports, and journal/conference publicationsAssist with grant applications as needed

Submit your online application and complete curriculum vitae and 3 or more references by logging in to UC Irvine's RECRUIT System, located at:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09290

All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their applications: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form.

More information on the department can be found at

http://www.ent.uci.edu/

For further information pertaining to this recruitment please contact:

Hamid Djalilian, Professor333 City Blvd, Suite 525Orange, California 92868-5386Phone: 714-456-5591Fax: 714-456-5747

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Ph.D. from an accredited university

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of ResearchInclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. (Optional)Misc / Additional (Optional)Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09290

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine/Orange

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