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Assistant Project Scientist
University of California, Los Angeles
Assistant Project Scientist
University of California, Los Angeles
 University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF06201 Applications are sought for a full-time Assistant Project Scientist position. The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary research team in the laboratory of Dr. Kathrin Plath's Lab in the UCLA Department of Biological Chemistry. The focus of the Plath Lab is on understanding the gene regulatory mechanisms underlying cellular plasticity and differentiation will open the door to manipulate cell identity and gene expression states and to understand disease processes. To uncover such mechanisms, the studies in the lab are informed by two key processes: the reprogramming of somatic cells to the pluripotent state and the regulation of nuclear compartments and gene expression by long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). This position is intended for collaborative research working on single cell RNA and ATAC sequencing technologies and lineage tracing methods to investigate mechanisms underlying cell fate change, with a focus on being able to accomplish both experimental procedures and also develop sophisticated computational analyses. The Plath lab has described many detailed molecular mechanisms that occur during conversion of somatic cells towards induced pluripotent stem cells and is looking to deeply understand the stochastic mechanisms that induce the pluripotent state in somatic cells. In addition, the person hired into this position will lead collaborations with other labs on applying single cell genomics approaches and the computational analysis of the data. A successful candidate(s) will have the following qualifications: RRBS, ChIP-Seq etc. Job duties and responsibilities proposals funding agencies graduate students, postdocs, lab helpers and high school students their operation (tissue culture equipment, microfluidics setups, sequencing preparation machinery such as sonicators) single cell technologies, lineage tracing, and inventive analysis to describe molecular mechanisms that occur during conversion of somatic cells towards induced pluripotent stem cells and in the reverse process of differentiation disease processes using single cell approaches The University of California 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 nondiscrimination policy. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy 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. To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06201 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 jeid-ee6303ae46bbf7479c60b458647fc1da
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Internal Number: 2156650
UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.
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