Junior Specialist in the Bove Lab

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,600; Full time

Job summary

The Bove lab at UCSF's Mission Bay campus seeks a Junior Specialist to contribute to Sex and Gender-informed Neurology and Digital Medicine research. This role provides hands-on experience in a clinical research setting and exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration.

You will work with the PI, faculty, and lab members to support the lab’s mission, including patient interaction, data collection, recruitment, and quantitative or computational analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, neurobiology, biochemistry, or related discipline, or at least four years of research experience.
• Must have obtained the degree requirement for the Specialist rank by the time of hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with patient interaction, data collection, patient recruitment, or quantitative/computational analysis preferred.
• Preferred candidates are willing to work in the lab for at least two years.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the PI, faculty, and lab members to support the lab’s mission.
• Assist with patient interaction, data collection, patient recruitment, and quantitative or computational analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Lab teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, neurobiology, biochemistry, or related discipline

Four years of research experience

Job description

The Bove lab at the Mission Bay campus of UCSF is looking to appoint a Junior Specialist. The laboratory focuses on Sex and Gender-informed Neurology and Digital Medicine. Candidates eager to aid in exciting research discoveries and gain experience in a clinical research lab are encouraged to apply. Learn more at https://bovelab.ucsf.edu/.

Position

Junior Specialist, Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the PI, faculty, and lab members to support the lab’s mission.
• Assist with patient interaction, data collection, patient recruitment, and quantitative or computational analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, neurobiology, biochemistry, or related discipline, or at least four years of research experience.
• Must have obtained the degree requirement for the Specialist rank by the time of hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with patient interaction, data collection, patient recruitment, or quantitative/computational analysis preferred.
• Preferred candidates are willing to work in the lab for at least two years.

Application Process

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05899 with a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references. Applicants’ materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

Salary range: $55,000 – $58,600. A reasonable estimate is $55,000–$58,600.

Document and Reference Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – clearly list current and/or pending qualifications.
• Cover Letter.
• Three references (contact information only).

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as amended. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Equal Opportunity

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.

San Francisco, CA