Assistant Project Scientist _Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology 2025 - Frye Lab

Position overview

Position title :

Assistant Project Scientist-FY

Salary range :

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at

appointment. See Table 37-B. The salary range for this position is $77,100-$90,100

Application Window

Open date : November 7, 2025

Next review date : Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Monday, Dec 8, 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 Integrative Biology and Physiology the University of California, Los Angeles, seeks applicants for an Assistant Project Scientist position.

Salary range : The posted UC salary scales (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / 2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html ) set the salary range for this position. See Table 37B : Represented Project Scientists Series, Fiscal Year

Duties : Successful candidates will be expected to publish results in scientific journals and present results at national and international meetings.

Qualifications : The candidate must hold a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field and have training in the field of fly genetics, behavior, live calcium imaging, optogenetics, and biostatistics. The candidate must have at least three years of research experience beyond the PhD, with demonstrated ability to conduct and publish high-level research on neuroscience. Familiarity with fly crossing and maintenance, in vivo and ex vivo brain dissections, neuropharmacology, scRNA-seq, biochemistry and molecular biology is strongly desired. Expertise with neuroscience techniques including genetic binary expression systems, immunohistochemistry and histology, fluorescence microscopy, behavioral tracking, electronic control of visual stimuli, physiological recordings, digital synaptic connectome analysis in the fruit fly model system, and computer programming proficiency in R, MATLAB, and Python are required.

Successful candidates will be expected to work closely with PI and collaborators to accomplish research objectives in milestone driven sponsored research projects. The candidate is required to publish results in scientific journals and present results at national and international meetings. Good verbal and written communication skills are required, along with project management skills. The candidate should be highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and interested in working in a collaborative, inclusive, and diverse environment. The candidate will also provide support and training to junior researchers.

Please apply by December 6, 2025 by submitting the following documents to https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / apply / JP10707

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research and Experience
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

Department : https : / / www.ibp.ucla.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

The candidate must hold a PhD in in Neuroscience or a related field and have training in the field of fly genetics, behavior, live calcium imaging, optogenetics, and biostatistics

Additional qualifications

The candidate must have at least three years of research experience beyond the PhD, with demonstrated ability to conduct and publish high-level research on neuroscience.

Preferred qualifications

Familiarity with fly crossing and maintenance, in vivo and ex vivo brain dissections, neuropharmacology, scRNA-seq, biochemistry and molecular biology is strongly desired. Expertise with neuroscience techniques including genetic binary expression systems, immunohistochemistry and histology, fluorescence microscopy, behavioral tracking, electronic control of visual stimuli, physiological recordings, digital synaptic connectome analysis in the fruit fly model system, and computer programming proficiency in R, MATLAB, and Python are required.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research

Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Reference requirements

Provide names and contact information for 2-3 references.

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF10707

Help contact : theresar@lifesci.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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Job location

UCLA Main Campus