Endocrinology

Posted December 21, 2023

The Heaney Lab in the Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine invites applications for a postdoctoral position to conduct research on development of novel treatment of neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Heaney’s research program focuses on disease model establishment and drug screen. Ongoing projects include identification of therapeutic targets of pituitary and other neuroendocrine tumors.

Qualified applicants must have strong oral/written communication and critical thinking skills. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in molecular endocrinology, a strong research background in tumor biology and experience working with primary cultures and mice. Candidates will be expected to contribute to ongoing projects and expand novel independent research projects in a collaborative research environment. A Ph.D. is required.

Responsibilities include experimental designs and execution, data analysis, team and conference presentation, literature reviews and paper writing. The candidate will be encouraged to collaborate broadly with research teams at UCLA and beyond and therefore must have good communication, teamwork and leadership skills. Prior experience with cutting-edge computational techniques is desired but not necessary.

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

To apply, please visit:  https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09101

Posted September 20, 2023

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral scholar.

Projects require an ability to design experiments, to manage their execution and to author peer-reviewed research papers. Candidates should have experience with cell biological techniques, such as cell culture, transfections, microscopy and with molecular and biochemical analysis.

Qualified applicants must have strong oral/written communication and critical thinking skills. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in imaging and a strong research background in mitochondrial biology. A Ph.D. is required.

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

To apply, please visit:  https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08791

Posted August 15, 2023

The Division of Endocrinology in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a faculty position at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or full Professor ranks. The position involves participating in university-based general Endocrinology practices located at various UCLA clinic locations in the greater Los Angeles area. An M.D. or D.O. is required. Candidates are expected to be board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. The candidate will participate in teaching medical students, residents and Endocrinology fellows, in addition to full-time clinical activities.

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.

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

To apply, please visit:  https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08768

Posted June 30, 2023

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a faculty position at the level of Clinical Instructor or Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor ranks. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader who will oversee a large and expanding inpatient dysglycemia service in 2 university hospital settings, namely the Ronald Reagan (RRUMC) and Santa Monica (SM) UCLA medical centers . The RRUMC program is already staffed with 3 Nurse Practitioners and at least 2 further NPs will be recruited for the SM site. The program manages inpatient dysglycemia in a rich variety of settings including complex multi-organ transplant and oncological patients in addition to a broad range of specialty surgical and medical patients. Direct supervision of the inpatient dysglycemia service will be expected. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will engage in quality improvement and research activity focused on in-patient hyperglycemia management and outcomes to position UCLA at the forefront of inpatient glycemic care. An individualized schedule comprised of protected time for research, direct supervision and oversight of the inpatient hyperglycemia service and an outpatient practice located close to the inpatient sites will be developed with the successful applicant.

An M.D. or D.O. is required. Candidates are expected to be board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. The candidate will also participate in teaching medical students, residents and Endocrinology fellows, in addition to their full-time clinical activities.

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.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health 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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

To apply, please visit:  https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08513