Associate Project Scientist - Cornea Genetics

Company: UC San Diego
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 25, 2025

Job Description:

Position overview

Position title:
Cornea Genetics Laboratory



Salary range:
The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $87,000- $90,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html










Application Window




Open date: May 17, 2024




Most recent review date: Sunday, Jun 23, 2024 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: Saturday, May 17, 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 Cornea Genetics and Regeneration Laboratory at the Shiley Eye Institute, University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and is currently seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Associate Project Scientist. This role offers a unique opportunity for an individual with a passion for advancing our understanding of basic corneal genetics, regeneration and biology, as well as translating research findings into clinical applications.

The successful candidate will

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• be expected to conduct basic and translational research to uncover and characterize genetic factors underlying inherited corneal disorders, with a focus on corneal dystrophies
  
• utilize established and innovative methodologies, including cell-based techniques, to investigate corneal biology and disease mechanisms
  
• work with primary and immortalized corneal endothelial cells, epithelial cells, human iPSC-derived corneal cells, and animal models to conduct in vivo experiments
  
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate clinical insights with fundamental scientific research.
  
• manage research activities, including supervision of post-docs, research staff, and student researchers.
  
  
  Appointment will be at the Associate level in the Project Scientist series.
  
  A link to the full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-311.html
  
  
  
  Department: http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/eyes/Pages/default.aspx
  
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  Candidates must have a PhD in Biological Sciences.
  
  Candidates must have a minimum of six years of laboratory experience.
  
  Candidates must have a minimum of ten publications.
  
  Candidates must have a minimum of six years of research experience.
  
  
  
  
  Preferred qualifications
  Candidates with experience with corneal imaging, molecular biological methods, protein analysis techniques (e.g., western blotting, immunohistochemistry, ELISA), image analysis, and confocal microscopy are preferred.
  
  Candidates with bioinformatics analysis skills are preferred.
  
  Candidates with laboratory experience in cornea genetics are preferred.
  
  
  
  
  
  Application Requirements
  
  
  
  Document requirements
  
  
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
    
  • Cover Letter
    
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
    
  • Misc / Additional (Optional)
    
    
    
    Reference requirements
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      Job location
      Shiley Eye Institute, University of California, San Diego

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