Cardiology

Posted October 21, 2024

The Tarling-Vallim lab in the Division of Cardiology is recruiting for an Assistant Project Scientist position. This position is intended for collaborative research working on bile acid metabolism and cardiovascular biology. The Tarling/Vallim labs have pioneered the detection of bile acids in different tissues and sub-cellular compartments and the use of AAV-CRISPR/Cas9 to target bile acid enzymes in vivo.

Job responsibilities include supporting the PI in the design and execution of funded projects, including preparation of atherosclerotic aortas, bile acid extracts, and conducting CRISPR/Cas9- mediated gene editing studies using animal models. Responsibilities also include assisting the PI in study design, day-to-day tasks related to project management, data analysis, manuscript preparation and submission, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, as well as junior postdoctoral fellows within this group.

The qualifications for this position are as follows: a Ph.D. in Biosciences, Biochemistry, or a closely related field. Candidates must have experience in liquid and gas chromatography mass spectrometry, bile acid extraction, in vivo CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, dissection and quantification of atherosclerotic lesions, and have conducted pre-clinical animal studies.

See Table 37-B [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t37-b.pdf]. A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,100 - $85,900.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star.

The David Geffen School of Medicine Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization as described in more detail at: https://medschool.ucla.edu/diversity-anti-racism-roadmap.

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.

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09934.

Posted October 21, 2024

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a candidate for a Project Scientist position at the Assistant rank to be based at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. 

The candidate will work in collaboration with the P.I., Dr. Tzung Hsiai. Working knowledge of medical and optical instrumentation is required. The designing and performing of experiments is expected as well as presenting the results in publications and at meetings.

A Ph.D. in Molecular Biology is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment are expected. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

See Table 37-B for the salary range for this position [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnelprograms/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t37-b.pdf]. A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,100 - $85,900.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/culturalnorth-star.

The David Geffen School of Medicine Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization as described in more detail at https://medschool.ucla.edu/diversity-anti-racism-roadmap.

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/academicpersonnel-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.

To apply, please visit:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09848

Posted August 26, 2024

The laboratory of Stephen G. Young in the Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a position at the level of Assistant Project Scientist. The candidate will be engaged in lipid metabolism research and will require expertise in molecular and cellular biology as well as physiology experiments in genetically modified mice. An M.D. and/or Ph.D. is required, along with two years of basic research experience.

See Table 37-B [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t37-b.pdf]. A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,100 - $85,900.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star.

The David Geffen School of Medicine Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization as described in more detail at: https://medschool.ucla.edu/diversity-anti-racism-roadmap.

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.

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09746.

Posted July 19, 2024

The laboratory of Mario Deng, in the Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for an Adjunct Assistant Professor position. The incumbent will manage several research projects in heart failure and COVID-19 and also participate in biobank development and management. We a looking for a scientist to join an interdisciplinary team consisting of clinicians, scientists post docs, technicians, nurses, undergraduate and graduate students. The specialist will act as a liaison between academia and industry, and may serve as a consultant for the CareDx Inc. The candidate must possess an outstanding record of academic productivity, and a demonstrated commitment to education. The rank and salary shall be commensurate with prior experience. The successful candidate should be familiar with translation research. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent, along with fellowship CTRC training in a clinical research program.

Responsibilities will include: • Help to organize coordinate interrelated multiple projects (within US and internationally)

• Work collaboratively, respectfully, and efficiently with students, researchers, clinicians and patients
• Contribute to the development of efficient operational policies and procedures over a broad range of topics, including mission, space, finances and personnel management
• Oversee the obtaining, processing, and analysis of all clinical data and biological samples
• Provide ongoing quality assurance and technical documentation for the biobank development and management
• Act as a liaison between academia and industry
• Contribute with manuscript/grant preparation

The posted UC salary scales [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnelprograms/compensation/index.html] set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The salary range for this position is $112,500 - $132,300. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan [https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf], which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star. 

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 https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html.

The David Geffen School of Medicine Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization as described in more detail at: https://medschool.ucla.edu/diversity-anti-racism-roadmap.

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/academicpersonnel-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.

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09592

Posted July 19, 2024

The laboratory of Arjun Deb, in the Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a position at the level of Assistant Project Scientist. The candidate will be engaged mainly in all aspects of computational biology in the lab. This will entail analysis of transcriptomic data (both Bulk and single cell and single nuclear seq) as well as multi-ome seq and ATAC seq. The candidate will also analyze available GWAS and other publicly available data sets to determine correlation of genes with human traits and diseases. An M.D. and/or Ph.D. is required.

See Table 37-B [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t37-b.pdf]. A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,100 - $85,900.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star.

The David Geffen School of Medicine Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization as described in more detail at: https://medschool.ucla.edu/diversity-anti-racism-roadmap.

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.

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09600

Posted July 19, 2024

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applications for Clinician-Educator positions in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or full Professor ranks. The position involves participating in university-based general cardiology practices throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Candidates are expected to be board eligible or board certified in Cardiology. Additional training in EP, MR and/or CT imaging is desirable but not essential. The candidate will participate in teaching medical students, residents and cardiology fellows, in addition to full-time clinical activities. An M.D. or D.O. is required.

The posted UC salary scales [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnelprograms/compensation/index.html] set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The salary range for this position is $134,700-$820,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan [https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf], which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star.

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 https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html.

The David Geffen School of Medicine Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization as described in more detail at: https://medschool.ucla.edu/diversity-anti-racism-roadmap.

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.

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09577.

Posted July 19, 2024

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applications for Clinician-Educator positions in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or full Professor ranks. Candidates with Non-invasive training and Interventional training are being recruited. These positions involve participating in university-based cardiology practices throughout the Central Coast (Ventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles). Candidates are expected to be board eligible or board certified in Cardiology. Additional training in MR and/or CT imaging is desirable but not essential. The candidate will participate in teaching in addition to full-time clinical activities. An M.D. or D.O. is required.

The posted UC salary scales [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnelprograms/compensation/index.html] set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The salary range for this position is $134,700-$820,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan [https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf], which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star.

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 https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html.

The David Geffen School of Medicine Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization as described in more detail at: https://medschool.ucla.edu/diversity-anti-racism-roadmap.

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.

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09540.

Posted July 3, 2024

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a candidate for a Project Scientist position at the Assistant, Associate and Full ranks to be based at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

The candidate will work with Investigators in the UCLA Magnetic Resonance Research Laboratories (MRRL), the UCLA-VA Division of Cardiology, and the UCLA Diagnostic Cardiovascular Imaging Section of Radiology. Projects include: 1) developing and applying advanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging methods to detect and quantify indices of cardiovascular disease in human patients and animal models and 2) image-based computational modeling of the cardiovascular system. The projects are in the areas of ischemicreperfusion /hemorrhagic myocardial infarction and heart failure, ischemic microvascular heart disease, and congenital heart disease.

A Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment are expected. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Ph.D. candidates should hold a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Material Science, Physiology, or a closely related field. Desired skills include experience in MRI, Siemens IDEA and ICE programming, image reconstruction and processing, and cardiovascular disease research.

The candidate is expected to be proficient in MATLAB, C++, Python. Experience in computational modeling of the cardiovascular system and/or machine learning is also desired.

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. candidates should have experience in cardiovascular MRI research and/or computational modeling (multiscale biology). Prior background in biostatistics is expected. Prior experience in cardiovascular interventional procedures and ischemic/infarct modeling in large animals is preferred. The candidate is expected to have prior first author publications.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at [https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star].

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/academicpersonnel-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.

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09433