Assistant Professional Researcher – Ferguson lab

UC San Francisco Academic; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science seeks an Assistant Professional Researcher for the Ferguson lab to design, develop, and conduct independent and collaborative research on SCI-related autonomic dysfunction, renal/cardiovascular regulation, and neuroinflammation.

You will lead preclinical and clinical studies, develop proposals, mentor junior staff, prepare grants and manuscripts, present findings at conferences, and help advance multidisciplinary collaborations

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in Neurobiology or a related field.
• Postdoctoral experience in neuroscience or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of independent research and grant funding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and conduct independent and collaborative research on preclinical and clinical SCI, focusing on autonomic dysfunction, renal/cardiovascular regulation, and neuroinflammation.
• Develop research proposals, design and execute preclinical studies, and optimize experimental protocols.
• Lead data analysis, interpret findings, and disseminate results through publications and conferences.
• Provide scientific guidance and mentorship to junior researchers, students, and staff; oversee data quality and regulatory compliance.

Education

Doctorate in Neurobiology or related field

Job 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.

• Doctorate or equivalent in Neurobiology or a related field.