Virology Researcher & Lab Mentor

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

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