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Assistant Project Scientist in Virology - Mehdi Bouhaddou Lab

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Assistant Project Scientist in Virology - Mehdi Bouhaddou Lab Requisition Number:

JPF09196

Location:

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics (MIMG)

About the Lab: The Bouhaddou Lab is a Quantitative Systems Biology lab established in February 2023 that focuses on studying virus-host interactions using mass spectrometry proteomics, bioinformatics and molecular biology. The lab is open to studying a range of viruses and host systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on how different viruses perturb the host and viral phosphorylation landscape during infection using mass spectrometry phosphoproteomics.

Carry out molecular biology techniques, including cloning, quantitative PCR, and western blotting.

Perform mammalian cell culture in a BSL-2 environment.

Perform virology experiments in a BSL-3 environment.

Mentor graduate students and other lab members in molecular virology techniques.

Assist with preparation of grant proposals.

Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or M.D. degree (or equivalent).

Prior expertise in molecular virology and molecular biology.

Experience in mass spectrometry proteomics or bioinformatics is not required but can be learned.

Application Interested candidates should apply online at

https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09196 .

Equal Opportunity 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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy,

https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction .

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