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Position Description
Huang Lab - Junior Specialist – Regenerative Biology & Extreme Physiology
The Huang laboratory is seeking highly motivated candidates with interests in regenerative biology and extreme physiology to join. We use the heart as a model system to investigate organ development, regeneration and repair in adult zebrafish, neonatal and adult mice, with an emphasis on the pathways that regulate resident stem cell activation and mature cell dedifferentiation/proliferation, and with innovative and integrated approaches in single cell analysis, advanced imaging microscopy and CRISPR/Cas9-based genome manipulation technology. The candidate will be expected to contribute to ongoing work in these areas, with specific duties including human pluripotent stem cell culture, mouse husbandry and genomics techniques. The position represents an opportunity to gain research experience in a highly collaborative scientific environment. Candidates will have opportunities to make scientific and scholarly contributions to research, which may include authoring publications.
Required Qualifications
Click here to apply with CV, Cover Letter describing your past research experiences, research interests, career goals (e.g. PhD, MD, or others), the length of time you intend to commit to the position (e.g. 1 years, 2 years, or more), and the contact information of two referees.
Document 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.
Huang Lab - Junior Specialist – Regenerative Biology & Extreme Physiology
The Huang laboratory is seeking highly motivated candidates with interests in regenerative biology and extreme physiology to join. We use the heart as a model system to investigate organ development, regeneration and repair in adult zebrafish, neonatal and adult mice, with an emphasis on the pathways that regulate resident stem cell activation and mature cell dedifferentiation/proliferation, and with innovative and integrated approaches in single cell analysis, advanced imaging microscopy and CRISPR/Cas9-based genome manipulation technology. The candidate will be expected to contribute to ongoing work in these areas, with specific duties including human pluripotent stem cell culture, mouse husbandry and genomics techniques. The position represents an opportunity to gain research experience in a highly collaborative scientific environment. Candidates will have opportunities to make scientific and scholarly contributions to research, which may include authoring publications.
Required Qualifications
- Must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) by the time of hire.
- 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.
- Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
- Prior experience with culturing human pluripotent stem cells.
- Prior experience with mouse handling.
- A 2-year commitment is preferred.
Click here to apply with CV, Cover Letter describing your past research experiences, research interests, career goals (e.g. PhD, MD, or others), the length of time you intend to commit to the position (e.g. 1 years, 2 years, or more), and the contact information of two referees.
Document Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
- Cover Letter - Describe your past research experiences, research interests, career goals (e.g. PhD, MD, or others), the length of time you intend to commit to the position (e.g. 1 years, 2 years, or more)” to the Cover Letter description.
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- 2 required (contact information only)
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
Salary : $55,000 - $58,600