Junior Specialist - Yue Lab

About the role

The Yue Lab at UCSF is seeking a Junior Specialist to perform research independently and collaboratively, including designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments under the mentorship of the PI. Experiments mainly include whole-animal tissue clearing, lightsheet imaging, computational analyses, as well as animal behavioral tests, but may involve other research tasks as the project evolves.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments under the mentorship of the PI
• Perform animal husbandry and behavioral tests
• Manage lab organization, order placement, and administrative tasks
• Manage lab equipment

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field, or at least four years of research experience
• Hands-on research experience in one of the following areas: Tissue clearing, Animal experiments

Qualifications

• Expertise in one of the following areas: Tissue clearing: Whole-animal tissue clearing, light-sheet or confocal imaging and data processing Animal experiments: Basic husbandry, behavioral tests

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in relevant software and techniques

Benefits

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600.

Pay

A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600.

Schedule

N/A