Assistant Professional Researcher – Ferguson lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco seeks an Assistant Professional Researcher – Ferguson lab to design, develop, and conduct independent and collaborative research on spinal cord injury, focusing on autonomic dysfunction, renal/cardiovascular regulation, and neuroinflammation.

The role involves proposing studies, executing preclinical work, analyzing datasets, and disseminating findings while mentoring junior researchers and coordinating projects.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent in Neurobiology or a related field.
• Excellent ability to design, implement, and interpret complex experiments.
• Strong scientific communication and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and conduct independent and collaborative research investigating SCI.
• Lead and coordinate research projects and prepare grant applications and manuscripts.
• Provide scientific guidance, training, and mentorship to junior researchers and staff.

Education

Doctorate in Neurobiology

Job description

Position Description

Assistant Professional Researcher – Ferguson lab 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.

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)

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.

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San Francisco, CA