Assistant Professional Researcher - Ferguson lab

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Francisco in San Francisco, CA, seeks an Assistant Professional Researcher for the Ferguson lab to advance pre-clinical and clinical SCI research, emphasizing autonomic dysfunction, renal/cardiovascular regulation, and neuroinflammation.

The role involves designing studies, coordinating projects, mentoring staff, and disseminating findings through grants and publications while aligning with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent in Neurobiology or a related field.
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral experience and a demonstrated track record of independent grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and conduct independent and collaborative research investigating spinal cord injury, with a focus on autonomic dysfunction, renal/cardiovascular regulation, and neuroinflammation.
• Develop research proposals, design and execute preclinical studies, establish protocols, and analyze complex datasets.
• Prepare grant applications and manuscripts; present findings at scientific conferences; establish multidisciplinary collaborations.
• Provide mentorship to junior researchers, supervise lab activities, ensure data quality, and contribute to strategic planning.

Education

Doctorate or equivalent in Neurobiology or related field

Job description

Application Window

Open date: October 22, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Nov 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Apr 22, 2028 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

Assistant Professional Researcher - Ferguson lab

The Assistant Professional Researcher is responsible for designing, developing, and conducting independent and collaborative research investigating the pre-clinical and clinical spinal cord injury (SCI), with an emphasis on autonomic dysfunction, renal/cardiovascular regulation, and neuroinflammation. Duties include developing research proposals, designing and executing preclinical studies, establishing and optimizing experimental protocols, collecting and analyzing complex datasets, and interpreting and disseminating scientific findings. Utilize advanced research methodologies, lead and coordinate research projects, prepare grant applications and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, present findings at scientific conferences, and establish multidisciplinary collaborations.

Provide scientific guidance, training, and mentorship to junior researchers, students, and laboratory personnel; oversee experimental activities, data quality, and adherence to institutional and regulatory requirements; and contribute to laboratory management, strategic research planning, and the development of new research initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent in Neurobiology or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of postdoctoral experience and a demonstrated track record of independent grant funding.

See Table 13B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $96,700 - $126,400.

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)

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

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, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

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Job location

San Francisco, CA