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Junior, Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist - Cadwell lab

The Cadwell lab at UCSF (https://cadwelllab.ucsf.edu/) seeks highly motivated individuals interested in deciphering the developmental mechanisms and long-term outcomes of human cortical areal specification. The cerebral cortex is composed of billions of neurons connected by trillions of connections, which are organized into functionally and architecturally distinct areas. Neurons in different cortical areas have unique morphological, molecular and physiological properties that enable area-specific computations. The central goal of our lab is to develop a cellular and circuit-level understanding of human cortical areas in health and disease. We work with two main experimental systems: 1) a human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cerebral organoid model and 2) primary acute and organotypic slice cultures from adult patients. We are interested in neuronal diversity across molecular, morphologic and biophysical dimensions have developed tools to assess all of these properties within individual single cells (e.g. Patch-seq) to better understand the relationship between gene expression and physiology. We continue to employ cutting-edge physiological and molecular assays in our quest to decipher cortical circuits.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess (or be in the process of completing) a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related discipline or at least four years of relevant research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess (or be in the process of completing) a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related discipline or five years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess (or be in the process of completing) a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related discipline or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization. Appointees at the Associate level should have significant record of academic accomplishment including published or in-press publication, and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service. Additionally, appointees at the Associate level will provide considerable independence in planning and execution of research.
• Specialists appointed at the full rank must possess (or be in the process of completing) a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related discipline or ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization. Appointees at the Full level should have significant record of academic accomplishment including published or in-press publication, and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service. Additionally, appointees at the Full level will provide considerable independence in planning and execution of research.
• Applicant must have all requirements met by time of hire.
• Applicant’s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's or Ph.D in neuroscience, biology, or a related discipline.
• Individuals with experience in electrophysiology, human organotypic slice culture, cerebral organoids, single-cell genomics and/or bioinformatics are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Additional preferred skills include basic molecular biology, histology, immunohistochemistry, intracranial stereotaxic injections in rodents, and general cell/tissue culture techniques.
  
• Post-graduate training in field.
• Independent specialized research.

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 and rank will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training.

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 - $173,900.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04322.

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.