Associate or Full Specialist - Alvarez-Buylla lab

Application Window

Open date: June 24, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Jul 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Dec 24, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The Specialist will contribute to studies investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating neural progenitor amplification and interneuron production in the developing human forebrain. The incumbent will participate in experimental design, execution, data analysis, and interpretation of studies focused on human and mouse neural progenitor populations.

Responsibilities

• Processing and analysis of human and mouse brain tissue samples.
• Performing immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, confocal microscopy, and quantitative image analysis.
• Conducting single-nucleus multiome sequencing and spatial transcriptomic experiments.
• Assisting with experimental optimization, protocol development, and validation of novel methodologies.
• Analyzing and interpreting molecular, imaging, and genomic datasets.
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records and ensuring compliance with laboratory and institutional policies.
• Contributing to manuscript preparation, data presentation, progress reports, and grant-related activities.
• Participating in laboratory meetings and collaborating with members of multidisciplinary research teams.

Required Qualifications

• Specialist appointed at the Associate rank must have a Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) in Neuroscience or Neurobiology.
• Specialist appointed at the Full rank must have a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) in Neuroscience or Neurobiology.
• Have at least five years of research experience.
• Experience in neuroscience, developmental biology, molecular biology, or a related research area.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform laboratory experiments and analyze research data.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative research team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with human or mouse brain tissue.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, confocal microscopy, and image analysis software (e.g., Imaris, ImageJ/Fiji).
• Experience with single-cell or single-nucleus genomics, multiomic approaches, and/or spatial transcriptomic technologies.
• Experience with data analysis using R, Python, or related computational tools.
• Prior experience in developmental neuroscience and neural stem cell biology.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• 3 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.

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. Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment APM - 035