Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative laboratory within a prestigious university is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Specialist position focused on brain tumor research. This role offers the opportunity to engage in groundbreaking translational research, contributing to the development of novel therapeutics. Candidates will utilize their expertise in molecular biology and cell culture while collaborating with a dynamic team. The environment fosters scientific contributions and professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing cancer research. If you are eager to make a significant impact in the field, this position is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory research with focus on brain tumor biology.
• Familiarity with biochemistry and mechanisms of tumor evolution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cell culture and molecular biology experiments.
• Perform data analysis and maintain lab organization.

Skills

Cell Culture

Molecular Biology

Data Analysis

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Biology

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Terminal Degree in Biology

Tools

Flow Cytometry

Confocal Microscopy

Gel Electrophoresis

Job description

Application Window

Open date: July 26, 2024

Most recent review date: Saturday, Aug 10, 2024 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: Monday, Jan 26, 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.

Position description

The Glioma Immunology and Microenvironment Evolution Laboratory within the UCSF Brain Tumor Center has an Assistant, Associate or Full Specialist position available, and highly motivated individuals with laboratory research experience are being recruited. The emerging laboratory has established collaborations with additional experienced laboratories within the UCFS Brain Tumor Center and has contributed to innovative, translational research of brain tumor biology. The Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist position is advertised to facilitate the biologic aims of translational clinical trials and preclinical experiments to identify and deliver novel molecular therapeutics to brain tumor patients and understand how the tumor evolves in the setting of these treatments. This position will be responsible for cell culture, molecular biology (RNA and DNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, protein extraction, recombinant DNA manipulation), gel electrophoresis (DNA and protein), immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, light field microscopy, data analysis, mouse husbandry, pre-clinical therapeutic animal experimentation, single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing analysis, lineage tracing expertise.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess a master's degree in Biology or related field or a baccalaureate degree in Biology or related field with 3 or more years of research experience.


• Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) in Biology or related field or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.


• Specialists appointed at the full rank must possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) in Biology or related field or ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.


• Familiarity and experience with biochemistry and mechanisms underlying brain tumor biology.
  
  


• Expertise with cell culture and molecular biology are required.


• 2+ years of experience in lab.


• Will need to be able to work within a team.


• Capable of adapting quickly to accommodate the overall scientific aims of the group.


• Exceptional time management.


• Lab notebook maintenance, data analysis, and lab organization experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-graduate training in field.


• Experience with In vitro assays.


• DNA and RNA Isolation.


• Grant and manuscript writing experience.


• Experience overseeing the work of laboratory trainees.

Appointees in the Specialist series will be expected to engage in specialized research, professional activities and do not have teaching responsibilities. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions, and may participate in University and Public Service. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout the recruitment period. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $61,300 - $188,200.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05196.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  
  

• Cover Letter (Optional)

  
  

• Statement of Research (Optional)

  
  

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  
  

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
  
  (Optional)

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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.

* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's 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: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Job location

San Francisco, CA