Junior, Assistant, Associate or Full Specialist- Yue Lab

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering lab at a leading university, dedicated to groundbreaking research on how the nervous system interacts with bodily fluids. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative studies on critical brain interfaces. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in biological sciences and hands-on research experience. You will collaborate with a dynamic team, design experiments, and analyze data, making significant contributions to advancing our understanding of physiology. This is your chance to be part of an inspiring academic environment and drive impactful research.

Qualifications

• Hands-on research experience in biological sciences or neuroscience.
• Ability to design and analyze experiments independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on nervous system communication with bodily fluids.
• Design and analyze experiments in cell and tissue physiology.

Skills

Electrophysiology

Live imaging

Western blotting

Protein purification

Immunohistochemistry

Cell culture

Education

BA/BS in Biological Sciences

Master's degree in Neuroscience

PhD in Neuroscience or Physiology

Job description

Application Window

Open date: September 30, 2024

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Oct 15, 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, Mar 30, 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

Junior, Assistant, Associate or Full Specialist- Yue Lab

Department of Physiology

University of California, San Francisco

The Yue Lab in the Department of Physiology at UCSF is seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join as a Junior, Assistant, Associate or Full Specialist. The lab is dedicated to studying how the nervous system communicates with bodily fluids, with a particular focus on signaling at critical brain interfaces.

Area of Specialization / Responsibilities: We are interested in candidates who can perform research independently and collaboratively, including designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments. Candidates should have expertise in one of the following areas:

• Cell and tissue physiology: Electrophysiology and live imaging in dissociated cells and tissue slices.


• Biochemistry and cell biology: Western blotting, protein purification, immunohistochemistry, cell culture, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Junior Specialist: BA/BS degree in Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field OR at least four years of research experience. Must have hands- on research experience.




• Assistant Specialist: Master's degree OR a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field with three or more years of research experience. Must have significant hands-on experience.




• Associate Specialist: Master's degree (or equivalent degree) in Neuroscience, Physiology, or other related field OR five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization, with strong record of independent research and publications.




• Full Specialist- terminal degree (or equivalent degree) in Neuroscience, Physiology, or other related field OR ten or more years of relevant experience.




• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment. Candidate's CV/cover letter must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Assistant Specialist- A Master's degree


• Associate and Full Specialist- A PhD.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05285, with a CV, cover letter, and three references (contact information only).

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$188,200.

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

  
  

• 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