Associate Specialist- Jan lab
Department of Physiology
University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Physiology is now recruiting an Associate Specialist. The new Associate Specialist is expected to conduct specific research projects and write research manuscripts. The areas of specialization will include:

• Neurodevelopment and neuronal membrane proteomics
• Neurogenetics and behavioral and molecular neuroscience of Drosophila

Required Qualifications:

• At least a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of research experience
• Background and experience in laboratory research on neural development, neurogenetics and behavioral neuroscience of Drosophila
• Experience with fly live imaging, immunofluorescence staining, molecular biology, cell culture, proteomics (western blotting and protein enrichment for mass spectrometry), fly genetics, fly mutagenesis, fly behaviors, confocal microscopy

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of post-graduate training in the field
• PhD in Neurobiology or related specialisms
• Post-graduate training in field

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05437, with a CV, and three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,000-$85,000.

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.

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.
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