Medicine

Cardiology

To view our openings for the division of Cardiology, please see the listings below:

Posted August 5, 2025

The Vaseghi laboratory in the Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking an Assistant Project Scientist with expertise in the area of cardiovascular disease to lead translational projects involving evaluation of the role of the autonomic nervous system in the development of arrhythmias and progression of heart failure and assessment of neuromodulatory therapies. In addition to driving and leading translational research projects, applicants are expected to contribute to high impact publications and grant proposals and mentor junior researchers.

Previous experience working with cardiovascular disease models in addition to the following is highly desirable:

  • Expertise in independently performing animal survival and non-survival surgeries (rodent and/or large animal models)
  • Expertise in cardiac physiology and electrophysiology recordings and interpretation
  • Strong expertise in molecular biology techniques including but limited to immunohistochemistry, qPCR., ELISA
  • Optogenetic techniques
  • Ex-vivo and/or in-vivo neural activity recordings, analysis, and interpretation

Expectations:
Under Dr. Vaseghi’s mentorship, the Assistant Project Scientist’s research will focus on identifying specific neural and molecular pathways that occur with cardiovascular disease and drive progression of heart failure and arrhythmias. The Assistant Project scientist will be responsible for supervising and/or performing experiments, analyzing data, and building reproducible workflows for projects. Duties will also include manuscript preparation, mentoring junior lab members, participating in academic activities such as lab meetings, seminars, grant development, and presentations at national and international meetings relevant to the areas of study in the lab.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. in Physiology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Biology or related fields along with demonstrated expertise (4+ years of relevant post-doctoral experience) in translational studies and a strong track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.

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.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

To apply, please click here – JPF10541

Posted July 14, 2025

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a position at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist, commensurate with experience. An M.D. or Ph.D. is required. The candidate will also be responsible for performing or assisting several experimental techniques in the lab and will be involved in specific projects requested by the Principal Investigator.

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.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

To apply, please click here – JPF10431

Posted July 3, 2025

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applications for Clinician-Educator positions in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or full Professor ranks. Candidates with non-invasive training and interventional training are being recruited. These positions involve participating in university-based cardiology practices throughout the Central Coast (Ventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles). Candidates are expected to be board eligible or board certified in Cardiology. Additional training in MR and/or CT imaging is desirable but not essential. The candidate will participate in teaching in addition to full-time clinical activities. An M.D. or D.O. 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.

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.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

To apply, please click here - JPF10430

Posted July 3, 2025

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applications for Clinician-Educator positions in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or full Professor ranks. The position involves participating in university-based general cardiology practices throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Candidates are expected to be board eligible or board certified in Cardiology. Additional training in EP, MR and/or CT imaging is desirable but not essential. The candidate will participate in teaching medical students, residents and cardiology fellows, in addition to full-time clinical activities. An M.D. or D.O. 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.

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.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

To apply, please click here - JPF10427