Davis Lab - Junior or Assistant Specialist

Davis Lab-Junior or Assistant Specialist
Biochemistry & Biophysics, UC San Francisco

We seek to hire a research assistant to work with current graduate students and postdocs in our neurobiological lab focused on neurons and non-neuronal cells in the cerebral cortex. This researcher will be involved in experiments using advanced imaging approaches to probe cell and circuit physiology. Responsibilities may include stereotaxic surgeries to deliver viruses to specific anatomical sites in the mouse brain, imaging and electrophysiological experiments and analyses, immunohistochemistry, mouse husbandry, and other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position, but there is start-date flexibility for the right candidate. This would be an ideal position for a recent or upcoming graduate seeking to gain laboratory research experience using state-of-the-art techniques in neuroscience prior to applying to graduate school, and it is our intention for the selected candidates to contribute meaningfully to projects and co-author peer-reviewed publications.

Appointees in the Specialist series will be expected to engage in specialized research, professional activities and do not have teaching responsibilities. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions, and may participate in University and Public Service. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout the recruitment period. Salary will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training.

Qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must possess a bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in biology or related discipline, or at least four years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) in in biology or related discipline, or at least five years of research experience.
  
• At least 1 year of experience working in a neuroscience research laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mouse handling experience
• Immunohistochemistry experience
• Confocal imaging experience
• Strong organizational skills

See Table 24B (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $49,000-$63,000.

Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04218 with CV and contact information for three references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of hire.

• 3 required (contact information only)

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 that 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.