What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Scientist Position in Cardiology - Sandhu Lab 2025-2026 position at University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)?
Open date: December 19, 2025
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
The Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a candidate for a Project Scientist position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full rank.
The candidate will work with Dr. Sandhu in the UCLA-VA Division of Cardiology. The candidate will work on (1) cardiovascular outcomes research using electronic health record and administrative claims data and (2) pragmatic clinical trials testing novel strategies for delivering cardiovascular care. The cardiovascular outcomes research includes descriptive epidemiology, comparative effectiveness, and risk modeling incorporating novel methodologies including causal inference statistics, large language models, and machine learning. Examples of the prospective clinical studies include testing the implementation of artificial intelligence algorithms for identifying high-risk individuals and smartphone applications for disease management.
A Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment are expected. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Ph.D. candidates should hold a degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services, public health, health policy, or a closely related field. Desired skills include experience in biostatistics, study design, trial operations, artificial intelligence, or implementation science. Experience with multi-site clinical studies will be useful.
M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. candidates should have experience in clinical research, including health services research, outcomes research, or implementation science. Desired skills include statistical analysis, study design, and scientific writing. Prior experience in leading the design and implementation of prospective studies is preferred. The candidate is expected to have prior first author publications. Experience with multi-site clinical studies will be useful.
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A Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. is required.
Ph.D. candidates should hold a degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services, public health, health policy, or a closely related field.
M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. candidates should have experience in clinical research, including health services research, outcomes research, or implementation science.
The candidate is expected to have prior first author publications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment are expected.
Desired skills include experience in biostatistics, study design, trial operations, artificial intelligence, or implementation science.
Desired skills include statistical analysis, study design, and scientific writing. Prior experience in leading the design and implementation of prospective studies is preferred.
Experience with multi-site clinical studies will be useful.
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