Careers
The UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center seeks qualified applicants on an ongoing basis. When positions are available in BSCRC affiliated laboratories and partner departments, centers, and institutes they will be listed on this page.
Staff Positions
Communications and Media Relations Manager
Do you believe that stories have the power to change the world?
If so, apply to become a key member of an agile and collaborative team dedicated to using multimedia storytelling to make the latest advances in biomedical research engaging and accessible. The UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center is seeking a curious, creative and enthusiastic individual to join its growing communications team as a Communications and Media Relations Manager.
Reporting to the Center’s Director of Communications, Marketing, Education and Outreach, the Communications and Media Relations Manager is a key contributor to the development and implementation of a broad range of strategic communications and outreach initiatives. A primary objective of this position is to drive the growth and success of the Center by elevating its reputation both internally and externally. This will be accomplished through strategic media relations, social media, internal communications and multimedia storytelling that sparks curiosity and builds trust.
The Center’s communications program translates complex scientific concepts into compelling content that demonstrates why this work matters for society. Doing this successfully requires a deep commitment to learning and the ability to contextualize research in a timely and/or culturally relevant fashion. In addition to drafting, editing, pitching and otherwise distributing content, this position collaborates with the Director to train scientists at all levels to be more effective communicators and to educate the public about the rapidly evolving field of stem cell research.
Please apply here.
Faculty Positions
The UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center is recruiting multiple new faculty working in stem cell research. Investigators with basic research interests in stem cell biology, organ development, tissue regeneration, and stem cell aging as well as those with a more clinical translational focus on stem cell therapeutics and regenerative medicine are encouraged to apply.
Each of the positions is a state-supported, tenure-track/tenured professorship with a guaranteed salary base, outstanding fringe benefits, and substantial start-up funds. Candidates for tenured Associate/Full Professor positions must have well established and funded research programs. Assistant Professor applicants should have demonstrated their potential for research leadership. In all cases, emphasis is placed on the applicant’s record of research accomplishment, creativity, and promise of continuing success.
Apply online via the UCLA Academic Recruit website https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07752. Candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter; 2) full curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of research accomplishments, interests and plans; 4) Up to 3 key papers exemplifying the applicant’s research accomplishments; 5) a statement of teaching experience or interest; and 6) a statement on the candidate's past, present, or planned contribution to equity, diversity and inclusion. Please arrange through this website to have 3-5 letters of recommendation submitted as well. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.