Junior or Assistant Specialist- Clelland Lab

Junior Specialist or Assistant Specialist positions are now open for the Clelland Lab at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences. The goal of the Clelland lab is develop novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases like dementias and ALS. Projects focused on basic mechanisms of disease and CRISPR gene editing in iPSC-derived neurons. We work with our close collaborators at the Innovative Genomics Institute. Applicants intending on progressing to graduate or medical school are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Junior Specialist- A Bachelor's degree or at least 4 years of research experience required by start date.
• Assistant Specialist- A Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with 3 or more years of research experience by the start date.
• Laboratory experience
• A background in molecular biology or bioinformatics
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• A college degree
• Cell culture experience

Start dates flexible until the position is filled. We prefer a 2-year commitment.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04993, with a resume (CV), unofficial transcript, cover letter, and two references.

For other inquiries, please contact Jaime Mohl at jaime.mohl.@ucsf.edu.

Salary competitive and commensurate with experience.
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300-$65,900.

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 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.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
* "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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH
* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf