UCLA Congenital Heart Defects Research Program - Assistant Project Scientist - Touma Lab (Neonatal / Congenital Heart Laboratory)

Position overview

Position title :

Assistant Project Scientist

Salary range :

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $76,700 - $89,000.

Application Window

Open date : August 22, 2025

Most recent review date : Monday, Sep 22, 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 : Sunday, Feb 22, 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.

Position description

The Touma Lab (Neonatal / Congenital Heart Laboratory), Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine, announces an open Assistant Project Scientist position. Eligible candidates with advanced scientific and lab management expertise are welcome to apply.

Requested qualifications for this position include :

Basic bench research experience : Biochemistry, nucleic acid, proteomics (2-D and Mass spectrometry), molecular genetics, hiPSCs culture and phenotyping assays, histopathology and confocal imaging, protein-protein interaction assays, CHIP, CLIP, and CHIRP assays.

Animal (mouse) breading, handling, injection methods, phenotypic characterization, cardiovascular physiology and echocardiography imaging, genetic manipulation of transgenic mice and overexpression systems.

Knowledgeable in Noncoding RNA, epigenetics, and Human Stem Cell Biology.

Experience in lab management and biosafety regulations.

The appointment will be in the Project Scientist series and is a non-Senate position. Academic rank & step will be commensurate with experience.

How to Apply : Interested applicants may apply through this link : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF10585

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Lab : https : / / www.uclahealth.org / departments / pediatrics / touma-lab

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent

Additional qualifications

Good communication and collaboration skills

Preferred qualifications

Experience in lab management and biosafety regulations.

Knowledgeable in Noncoding RNA, Epigenetics, and Stem Cell Biology.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter / Personal Statement

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

Letters of references not required

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF10585

Help contact : ksmiley@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA