Assistant Project Scientist Position in the Department ...

Assistant Project Scientist Position in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences Apply now to Assistant Project Scientist Position in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences Job #JPF10981 + Psychiatry/Biobehavioral Sci / David Geffen School Of Medicine / UCLA Position overview Position title: Assistant Project Scientist Salary range: $76,700 - $97,700 Application Window Open date: April 22, 2026 Next review date: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description Assistant Project Scientist Position in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences An Assistant Project Scientist is sought to conduct qualitative and quantitative research examining factors associated with and potential interventions for enhancing community integration among homeless experienced individuals. The successful candidate will be responsible, in conjunction with the PI and collaborators, for taking projects from conception through execution to publication, and will be expected to supervise students and junior staff throughout this process. Specifically, the appointee will be responsible for: u2022 Designing and contributing to the development and execution of research, including the following: (i) using quantitative methods to analyze health and program data to identify individual, programatic, and community level factors associated with community integration among formerly homeless individuals; (ii) using qualitative methodologies to examine how various factors influence community integration outcomes, and to identify potential programmatic changes to improve outcomes; and (iii) examine differences among racial/ethnic subpopulations and how programs and policies may be tailored to increase cultural relevance. u2022 Supervising and training graduate and undergraduate students in appropriate research techniques. u2022 Maintaining accurate records of procedures and data collected. u2022 Running appropriate statistical analysis of mutiple forms of data collected. u2022 Working independently to develop new projects related to homelessness including, but not limited to, research on community integration, racial/ethnic disparities in homelessness, and engaged patient/community research. This will include designing research analysis, collecting pilot data, and identifying funding mechanisms. u2022 Attending research group meetings and preparing manuscripts, grant applications and reports. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to write and publish research findings, attend scientific meetings, and to grow professionally. A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in public health, urban planning, social welfare, or a related social science field is required. Prior experience with mixed methods research is required. A background in homelessness research is necessary and first or senior authorship on publications is highly desirable. The successful candidate should be fully competent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, statistical software and ATLAS.ti. The candidate must demonstrate an interest to learn new techniques and concepts, be well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated. The ability to work both independently and with individuals of various educational and disciplinary backgrounds is essential. Salary will be consistent with the UCLA Project Scientist Series. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37-B (. The salary range for this position is $76,700 - $97,700 annually. Interested candidates should submit i) a cover letter outlining academic interests, ii) CV and bibliography, iii) and the names and addresses of two references (do not send letters) to the application portal (. For additional information about the position, contact Michael Green, Ph.D. at . Cultural North Star. 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 whatu2019s 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 ( Qualifications Basic qualifications A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in public health, urban planning, social welfare, or a related social science field is required. Prior experience with mixed methods research is required. Additional qualifications The successful candidate should be fully competent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, statistical software and ATLAS.ti. Preferred qualifications A background in homelessness research is necessary and first or senior authorship on publications is highly desirable. Application Requirements Document requirements + Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. + Cover Letter (Optional) + Bibliography + 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 Reference requirements + 2-4 required (contact information only) Applicants are requested to provide contact information for 2 potential references in their UC Recruit application. Upon selection as a potential candidate(s), identified references will be contacted for letters. Candidates may be contacted to provide alternate references. Apply link: Help contact: 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. + u201cMisconductu201d means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicantu2019s 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 ( + UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties + APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment ( Job location Los Angeles, CA

Created: 2026-05-02