What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior/Assistant/Associate/ Full Specialist- Watkins Lab position at University of California - San Francisco?
Open date: November 17, 2023
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Apr 30, 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: Saturday, May 17, 2025 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.
Junior/Assistant/Associate/ Full Specialist- Watkins Lab
Department of Neurology
University of California, San Francisco
The Watkins Lab, located in the Sandler Neurosciences Center at UCSF Mission Bay, studies stress signaling pathways that are critical for determining the fates of neurons in diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to ALS to glaucoma. Using PNS and CNS axon injuries as the primary model systems, we aim to understand how stress responses enable axon regeneration in the PNS but drive neurodegeneration in the CNS. Harnessing these transcriptional programs may provide opportunities for neuroprotection and CNS repair. We are seeking a talented and motivated Specialist to participate in and run research projects in the field of cellular stress signaling in neurons. Primary responsibilities will be for the design and execution of experiments using common molecular and cell biological techniques, primarily cell culture and transcriptomic analysis, in collaboration with other lab members and the PI. Secondary responsibilities will consist of assisting in laboratory management duties. There will be opportunities for collaborations with other laboratories at UCSF, other academic institutions, and industry partners. This position also includes opportunities for skill training, career development, presentations, data analysis, developing and testing new hypotheses, and authorships, in alignment with the experience, interests, and contributions of the candidate.
Required Qualifications:
- Junior Specialist- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
- Assistant Specialist- A master's degree or a bachelor's degree with 3 or more years of research experience.
- Associate Specialist- A master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of research experience.
- Full Specialist- A terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of research experience.
- Candidates meet the requirements at the time of appointment.
- Candidate's CV must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.
Preferred Qualifications (one or more of the following):
- Experience with mammalian cell culture
- Experience with dissection of mouse tissues and culture of primary mouse cells
- Experience with molecular biology, including cloning design and RNA purification
- Experience with human iPSC culture
- Experience with microscopy
- Experience working with mouse husbandry, colony maintenance, and genotyping
- Experience with mouse surgical techniques
- Experience with scRNA-seq
Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04827, with a CV, cover letter, and two references.
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300-$181,800.
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Cover Letter
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 2 required (contact information only)
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.
UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
* "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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Salary : $51,300 - $181,800
