Postdoctoral Scholar Apply now to Postdoctoral Scholar Job #JPF10000 + Neurology / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA Position overview Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar Employee Salary range: $66737 - $80034 Review timeline: Candidate is reviewed annually after initial two year appointment Application Window Open date: November 5, 2024 Next review date: Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 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 Job Title: Post-doctoral fellowship in Vascular Cognitive Impairment & Dementia Salary Description: The position salary is dependent on year of post-doctoral training ranging from $66,737 (0) - $80,034 (5) consistent with published UC post-doc salary scales. Job Summary (Short summary of the job to appear in search results): Join an internationally recognized lab at UCLA working on vascular cognitive impairment and engage in a pre-clinical drug study designed to enhance brain repair. Job Description: Vascular cognitive impairment and dementia involves the synergistic interaction of molecular pathways responsive to brain vascular injury as well as neurodegeneration. Prominent lab at UCLA is looking for an enthusiastic and talented post-doctoral fellow to lead the development of a pre-clinical drug study for vascular cognitive impairment. Novel patented therapeutic compounds are in hand and the study will include mouse modeling of stroke and neurodegeneration with both tissue and functional cognitive outcomes. Join a growing team on an amazing campus with a robust neuroscience environment. Experience in mouse modeling of neurodegeneration, stroke, and rodent drug administration are encouraged. Application procedure: Apply by submitting your application to our online RECRUIT system at https:/ / recruit.apo.ucla.edu/ JPF10000 along with CV, statement of research, and 3 references (optional). Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please be advised that the final candidate recommended for hire into a critical (or otherwise designated) position will be required to successfully complete a background investigation. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. The offer of this position is contingent on the successful completion of a background check prior to your first day of employment and evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Also by accepting this offer you are acknowledging compliance with UCLA Health policy by receiving your influenza vaccination prior to your start date. If you are in agreement with the terms and conditions of this offer, please sign and return the enclosed copy of this letter. Feel free to contact Jacqueline Linares at 310-206-6567 to discuss any questions you may have regarding employment. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy. UCLA is a Tobacco-Free environment. For more information, please view the policy at Tobacco-Free Campus Policy. Qualifications Basic qualifications Applicant must have a PhD Application Requirements Document requirements + Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. + Cover Letter (Optional) + Statement of Research (Optional) + Statement of Teaching (Optional) + 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 EDI Statement FAQ document, and Sample EDI Statements. + Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form + Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements + 3-5 required (contact information only) Only references for serious candidates will be contacted Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10000 Help contact: jacquelinelinares@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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/\_files/apm/apm-035.pdf. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. Job location Los Angeles, CA