Assistant / Associate Project Scientist-Li Lab

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable salary range for this position is $35.49-53.36 an hour.

Application Window

Open date : April 4, 2025

Most recent review date : Saturday, Apr 19, 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 : Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 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.

Position description

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of California Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting for a part-time (50%) Project Scientist at the Assistant / Associate rank in medicinal chemistry and drug development.

The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in his / her academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence. The appointee will participate in activities to increase, improve, or upgrade competency in new drug research and development. Appointees with Project Scientist series may engage in University and public service. They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the general guidance of an academic member with an independent research program (i.e., Professor, Professional Researcher, etc.), they are not required to develop an independent research program or reputation. The Project Scientist will conduct research or creative programs under the supervision of an individual with an academic title with automatic Principal status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Yuanpei Li and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

I. RESEARCH (95% Effort)

Research activity (80%)

This position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating topics relevant to the research area of new anticancer drug development. Topics include designing and synthesizing small molecule drugs and nanomedicines, tracking, optimizing data acquisition and processing, data handling and analysis, and consulting with physician scientists on new drug clinical trials.

The appointee will help determine research goals in consultation with the principal investigators. The Project Scientist will design specific projects, including selecting appropriate methods and techniques. In some cases, the appointee may supervise students or technicians regarding the technical aspects of the research, including methods development, troubleshooting problems, interpreting results, and planning follow-up experiments. The appointee collaborates with scientific colleagues in multi-disciplinary projects that include components within the appointee's area of expertise.

Publication (10%)

The appointee will publish research in peer-reviewed journals either independently or in collaboration with the PI or other research team members.

Grant Acquisition (5%)

The appointee will assist in writing proposals for funding from federal and state agencies and other funding organizations. The appointee will prepare and assist in the preparation of reports as required by granting agencies, and prepare modifications of budgets and other grant components as needed.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5% Effort)

The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to his / her specific fields of medicinal chemistry and applications and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The candidate will attend seminars to present research results and may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups. The candidate may coordinate and / or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings or educational functions when appropriate.

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (0% Effort)

The appointee may undertake administrative tasks relevant to the smooth running of the laboratory enterprise as appropriate.

"This recruitment is conducted at the assistant / associate rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant / associate rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications."

For the full position description and to apply, visit [https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF06736 ].

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in organic chemistry / medicinal chemistry
• At least 9 years of experience in new drug research and development post terminal degree
• Research experience in medicinal chemistry
• Evidence of academic accomplishment such as refereed journal papers and conference presentations
• Specific qualifications for this role include the ability to design, synthesize, and evaluate drugs in vitro and in vivo for small and nanometer drug molecules.

Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research to Medical Chemistry

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form .

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF06736

Help contact : amjoo@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

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Job location

Sacramento, CA