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Microbial Genomics - Research Assistant (Junior/Assistant Specialist)

University of California , San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Application Window

Open date : January 23, 2025

Next review date : Friday, Feb 7, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Thursday, Jul 23, 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

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Research Assistant, Microbial Genomics

DESCRIPTION

The Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine (BCMM) is seeking a Junior / Assistant Specialist to join our Microbial Genomics team and contribute to new and ongoing projects. The BCMM is focused on human microbiome research, with a particular interest in accelerating discovery and translation in the fields of early life microbiome and therapeutic development.

Research projects facilitated through the Microbial Genomics technology hub will be diverse, spanning disciplines within all schools across campus, and may include one or more of the following : Providing guidance on appropriate sample collection and preservation methods, sample extraction for library preparation, sequencing (16S rRNA, ITS2, metagenomics, dual RNASeq) and data analyses. The candidate will provide technical support to the facility, receiving, cataloging, and processing a variety of sample types from investigators across campus. The research assistant will work closely with the Manager, another research assistant, and computational biologist to facilitate timely data generation and analysis. In addition to research projects, the candidate will collaborate with other team members on the development of novel tools to address ongoing challenges in the field of translational microbiome research.

Enabling leadership and professional development opportunities is central to the BCMM culture. Candidates will have opportunities to collaborate on scientific publications and will work with their supervisor to create a tailored professional development plan to further their career goals.

Required Qualifications :

  • A B.Sc. or higher in Biology or related field
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • At least one year of experience in microbiome research
  • Prior experience with handling pathogenic microbes, aseptic techniques
  • Prior experience in microbial genomics assay implementation, including DNA / RNA extraction, library preparation, and high throughput sequencing (16S rRNA, ITS2, metagenomics, and / or dual RNASeq)
  • Prior experience in high throughput sequencing data analysis
  • Experience in large-scale sample handling and processing
  • Please apply online at https : / / aprecruit.ucsf.edu / JPF05459. Applicants' materials must list current and / or pending qualifications upon submission.

    See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$68,300.

    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

    Statement of Research (Optional)

    Statement of Teaching (Optional)

    Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details : Contributions to Diversity Statement

    Optional)

    Misc / Additional (Optional)

    Reference requirements

  • 3-5 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.

    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.
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4000385 / SVSH
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties : 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

    Salary : $53,100 - $68,300

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