Sneddon Lab - Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist
Cell & Tissue Biology
UC San Francisco

The Department of Cell and Tissue Biology is seeking a highly motivated full-time non-faculty Academic Specialist to join The Sneddon Lab. Selected candidates will be appointed at the level of Junior, Assistant, Associate or Full Specialist depending on qualifications.

The Department of Cell and Tissue Biology (CTB) is a basic science department within the School of Dentistry. The department was established in 2005 and includes 15 faculty with primary appointments and five faculty with secondary appointments. Additionally, the department is home to numerous postdoctoral fellows as well as graduate students in programs ranging from Biomedical Sciences, Tetrad and Biophysics to Developmental & Stem Cell Biology and Oral & Craniofacial Sciences. Faculty research interests include cell biology mechanisms relevant to cytoskeletal dynamics, development, metabolism, cancer, immunology and neurobiology.

Description:
The primary focus of the Sneddon laboratory is pancreatic development and type 1 diabetes, and we employ the tools of stem cell biology, developmental biology, genomics, and tissue engineering. The candidate will be expected to contribute to ongoing work in these areas, with specific duties including human embryonic stem cell culture, mouse husbandry and transplantations, FACS analysis, and genomics techniques. The position represents an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of translational research in a highly collaborative scientific environment.

Additionally, the specialist will be expected to assist with managing day-today lab operations, perform general lab duties, and act as a supportive and positive lab citizen.

A 2-year commitment is preferred. Depending on performance and workload, opportunities for independent research, mentorship of other trainees, and scientific writing will be available.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have (or be in process of obtaining) a bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) or four years of research experience to be appointed at the Junior rank.
• Must have (or be in process of obtaining) a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) with three or more years of research experience to be appointed at the Assistant rank.
• Must have (or be in process of obtaining) a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or at least five to ten years of research experience to be appointed at the Associate rank.
• Must have (or be in process of obtaining) a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or at least ten or more years of research experience to be appointed at the Full rank.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with culturing human embryonic stem cells.
• Prior experience with mouse handling.
• Prior experience with bioinformatics analysis, such as single-cell RNA-sequencing data.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$188,200.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05502 with cover letter, 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 appointment.

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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