Ma Lab—Specialist

About the role

This position requires a motivated, organized person that can communicate and coordinate well with others and has experience and interest in cutting-edge systems biology approaches. The applicant will need previous academic laboratory experience, but training on specific assays and equipment will be provided. The applicant will need to be comfortable with research involving both experimental mice and human cells. Flow cytometry, cell signaling, and CRISPR screening assays will be integral to the research.

Qualifications

• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in BA/BS in immunology, molecular/cell biology, or a related science or at least four years of research experience (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, social science research methods, or creative activities). • Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a master’s degree or a baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience. • Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization. • Specialists appointed at the full rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization. • In addition to the above, one or more years of rigorous, directly related work experience following degree completion, with murine and human immunology studies, cell signaling, molecular biological techniques (DNA and/or RNA extractions, spectral flow cytometry, quantitative PCR, CRISPR editing). Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bioinformatic analyses of single cell RNA sequencing data.

Application 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) - 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. 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. 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. • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy • APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment