As a Project Scientist, you will work independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator to make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in any academic discipline. You may be an ongoing member of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills to a specific research or creative program. As a Project Scientist, you are not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, the Project Scientist title will carry out research or creative programs as well as administration of day-to-day lab operations with supervision by a member of the Professorial Series.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author. 
• May develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.  
• Assists in lab experiments.  
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.  
• May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
• Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Appointees on an academic trajectory will be expected to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.

Educational Requirements: 

• PhD or highest degree in their field is required
• Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project
• Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization

Experience: 

• Minimum of 3 years as a post doctoral fellow.
• Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization.  
• Knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.
• Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols.

• Working Title: Project Scientist - Smidt Heart Institute - Lefer Lab
• Department: Heart Institute Operations
• Business Entity: Academic / Research
• City: Los Angeles
• Job Category: Academic/Research
• Job Specialty: Research Studies/Clinical Trials
• Position Type: Full-time
• Shift Length: 8 hour shift
• Shift Type: Day

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