Junior Immunology Research Specialist (T-Cell Focus)

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 57.000 - 73.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking aJunior or Assistant Specialist to join the Department of Neurology. You will participate in translational research exploring T-cell immunology in MOGAD and MS, collaborating with clinical and research staff.

The role involves hands-on lab work, data analysis, and manuscript preparation in a dynamic neuroscience environment. The position emphasizes rigorous experimental design, reproducibility, and scientific contribution toward

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of research experience for Junior Specialist.
• Master’s degree or BA with three+ years of research experience for Assistant Specialist.
• Strong understanding of basic immunology and ability to engage with literature.
• Ability to perform detailed lab work with accuracy and reproducibility.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement studies on T-cell responses in MOGAD and MS.
• Collect and process prospective biospecimens with clinical staff.
• Perform cell culture, antigen-specific T-cell assays, and multicolor flow cytometry.
• Conduct mouse immunology experiments and analyze immune responses.
• Maintain accurate records and biospecimen inventories; support reproducibility.
• Present progress at meetings and contribute to publications.

Kenntnisse

Immunology concepts

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in biology/immunology

Master’s degree in biology/immunology

Tools

PBMC isolation

Flow cytometry

Mouse immunology

REDCap

Jobbeschreibung

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking aJunior or Assistant Specialist to join the Department of Neurology. You will participate in translational research exploring T-cell immunology in MOGAD and MS, collaborating with clinical and research staff.

The role involves hands-on lab work, data analysis, and manuscript preparation in a dynamic neuroscience environment. The position emphasizes rigorous experimental design, reproducibility, and scientific contribution toward