Associate Specialist – Sall lab
Application Window
Open date: December 19, 2023
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, Jun 19, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Associate Specialist – Sall lab
Area of Specialization / Responsibilities:
General neuroscience, developmental neuroscience and inflammation. Some oversight of postdoctoral trainees and technicians is expected but the candidate will largely be responsible for coordinating and independently carrying out experiments as well as interpreting and presenting results. The candidate will work independently with input from principal investigator. The candidate will prepare manuscripts and help with the preparation of grant proposals. Managing animal colonies and multiple cellular and molecular resources is expected.
Required Qualifications:
- Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD plus postdoctoral experience with publications in neuroscience or neuroimmunology related fields.
- Have knowledge and skills in the areas of immunology, inflammation and neuroimmunology.
- Expertise in cannabinoid and Trp receptors and biology preferred.
- Experience with animal behavior assays preferred.
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 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,500 - $82,100.
Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04857.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
(Optional)Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 2 required (contact information only)
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