Associate Professional Researcher - Andino Lab

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 116,200 - 146,700; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco invites applications for an Associate Professional Researcher in the Andino Laboratory to lead and contribute to independent and collaborative projects on poliovirus, enteroviruses, and SARS-CoV-2 cell biology, focusing on molecular virology and proteomics.

The role includes training and mentoring graduate students and staff, overseeing experimental design, data analysis, and ensuring scientific rigor, safety, and compliance within a dynamic research

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and implement new methods.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to independent and collaborative research on poliovirus, enteroviruses, and SARS-CoV-2 biology.
• Mentor graduate students and technicians, oversee experimental design and data analysis.
• Support laboratory management, biosafety compliance, and resource coordination.
• Contribute to training activities and journal clubs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Collaborative team

Prioritization

Deadline-driven

Education

Doctorate or equivalent

Job description

Application Window

Open date: February 4, 2026

Most recent review date: Friday, Mar 27, 2026 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: Wednesday, Aug 4, 2027 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

Associate Professional Researcher - Andino Lab

The Andino Laboratory at UCSF is seeking an Associate Professional Researcher to join the lab and contribute to new and ongoing projects. The position will lead and contribute to independent and collaborative research projects focused on poliovirus and other enterovirus biology, including viral replication mechanisms, host-virus interactions, pathogenesis, and the development and evaluation of next-generation live-attenuated vaccines. The position also encompasses research on SARS-CoV-2 cell biology, with emphasis on molecular virology, proteomics-based approaches, and host response pathways.

The incumbent will apply advanced molecular biology, cell biology, virology, and proteomics methodologies, including viral reverse genetics, infection models, high-throughput and systems-level analyses, and data interpretation relevant to viral pathogenesis and antiviral immunity.

The Associate Professional Researcher will train and mentor new members of the laboratory, with particular responsibility for graduate students and research technicians. This includes oversight of experimental design and execution, troubleshooting, data analysis, and guidance in scientific rigor, reproducibility, and manuscript preparation.

The incumbent will participate actively in laboratory management, including coordination of shared resources, maintenance of biosafety and regulatory compliance, ordering and inventory management, and implementation of best laboratory practices within the Andino Laboratory.

In addition, the Associate Professional Researcher will contribute to training activities associated with the Andino Laboratory, including BioReg discussion sections focused on the critical analysis and discussion of primary research papers, participation in laboratory meetings and journal club.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a Doctorate or its equivalent
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn and implement new methods and technical skills in response to evolving research priorities.
• Proven ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary research team.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate activities with others, and meet multiple concurrent deadlines.

A reasonable estimate for this position is $116,200 - $146,700.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 2 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

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

* APM - 035: Affliative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

San Francisco, CA