Assistant Project Scientist Position in Dermatology – Lo Lab 2026-2027 Full-time

Assistant Project Scientist Position in Dermatology – Lo Lab

Position overview

Salary range: See Table 37-B. A reasonable estimate for this position is $79,400 to $92,200.

Application Window

Open date: July 31, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Division of Dermatology in the Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applicants for a full-time, Assistant Project Scientist position. The candidate will work in Dr. Roger Lo's Lab. The candidate will study melanoma resistance to targeted therapies using cell line and mouse models as well as the analysis of tissues from patients. The candidate will also assist with the design of basic and/or clinical research projects under the direction of Dermatology research faculty. In addition, the candidate will assist in IRB submission, preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, and assisting with the preparation/coordination of grant proposals and projects. This position requires a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent, with a background in biological sciences. The position will be commensurate with experience.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications: A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent with a background in biological sciences is required.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• UCLA Mission Statement – As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
• The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution
• Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information only of at least 3 references.

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.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

Los Angeles, CA