DeRisi Lab - Full Specialist

About the role

The DeRisi lab is studying a wide range of infectious and human autoimmune diseases and seeks candidates with strong laboratory skills to work in a fast-paced research environment. Individuals interested in this position should have a working knowledge and understanding of DeRisi lab publications and the methods used (see lab website here: https://derisilab.ucsf.edu/). Successful candidates will work with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians and research scientists in the area of immunology, autoimmune disease, biochemistry, and genomics to carry out experiments and analyze data to ultimately uncover fundamental mechanisms driving human pathology.

Required Qualifications

- Terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of research experience to be appointed at the Full rank.

Preferred Qualifications

- Molecular biology skills, including cloning, primer design, PCR, mammalian cell culture. - Basic microbiology skills. - Basic linux command line knowledge. - Next generation sequencing library construction and quality control, NGS sequence analysis on linux systems, python, and statistical analysis knowledge. - Protein expression and purification biochemistry. - Immunoassay development, including ELISA, Luminex, RLBA, and others. - Academic scholarly excellence including peer reviewed publications.

Pay

A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,200-$194,800.

Application Requirements

- Cover Letter - Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). - Statement of Research (Optional) - 2 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Additional Information

The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.