Project Scientist Series Pool Ad - Open Ranks in the Department of Urology Apply now to Project Scientist Series Pool Ad - Open Ranks in the Department of Urology
Job #JPF11171
Urology / David Geffen School Of Medicine / UCLA
Position overview
Salary range: Positions may be full or part-time and may be without salary. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Window
Open date: July 10, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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
Project Scientist
Department of Urology
The Department of Urology at the University of California, Los Angeles, anticipates openings for ambitious independent Ph.D. researchers in its various divisions. These openings will be at the level of Assistant Project Scientist or above (associate and full rank), depending upon the candidate's qualification.
Criteria for the Project Scientist Series:
The Project Scientist Series make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project related to Surgery. They carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research Series.
The divisions include: Bladder Cancer, Endourology, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Urologic Oncology, Kidney Cancer, Male Urology, Pediatric Urology, Prostate Cancer
Duties: The position will perform independent research under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The Assistant Project Scientist will also be responsible for helping to supervise graduate and undergraduate student researchers, preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, and assisting with the preparation of grant proposals.
Additional Duties:
Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Ability to work independently on scientific projects. Assist with preparation of grant proposals.
Preparation of manuscripts for publication in top-tier scientific journals.
Required to communicate well with other scientists worldwide.
Candidate should have 5 years research experience in an academic setting or equivalent.
Experience in small animal surgical procedures, if required.
Experience of a specific laboratory procedure, data processing as required in the study.
The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal supervision.
Equipment maintenance, if needed
Required to communicate well with other scientists worldwide.
Ability to help and train various personnel in data analysis and make significant contributions to the design and execution of other laboratory members' experiments.
Requirements: This position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience.
The Project Scientist position is an academic non-faculty position. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is dependent upon funding and availability. While salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates should apply through UC RECRUIT: JPF11171 (https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11171)
To be considered for a position, submit the required application materials:
3 Required; 2 Optional References (contact information only)
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Research/Personal Statement
The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37 (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2026-27/represented-july-2026-scales/t37-b.pdf)
The salary range for this position is $79,400-$139,400; according to candidate's qualifications and experience, and the division's requirements.
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UC Regents Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct: All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct Policies (https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html)
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
This position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
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
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Name and email address only
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11171
Help contact: cristinagomez@mednet.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.
"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.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH)
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf)
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
