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Junior, Assistant, Associate or Full Specialist – Debnath Lab

Application Window

Open date: May 23, 2024

Next review date: Sunday, Sep 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Nov 23, 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

Junior, Assistant, Associate or Full Specialist – Debnath Lab

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Junior, Assistant, Associate or Full Specialist for the laboratory of Dr. Jayanta Debnath whose lab focuses on autophagy in cancer and age-related neurodegeneration.

This individual will:

  1. Perform specialized experimental research in the fields of cell and molecular biology, proteomics, and epithelial cancer biology in collaboration with other scientists in the Debnath lab and faculty in the UCSF Department of Pathology. Experiments that will be conducted will include, but are not limited to, studies of molecular and cell biology, protein biochemistry, and monolayer and 3D cell culture.
  2. Serve as lab manager of the Debnath lab. Major tasks will include, but are not limited to, helping write and maintaining compliance with institutional biological safety, chemical safety and IACUC protocols; placing and receiving orders; organizing equipment; maintaining and organizing stock supplies and reagents; and shipping requested reagents to other laboratories.

Required Qualifications:

  • Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
  • Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience.
  • 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.
  • Specialists appointed at the full rank must possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.
  • Applicant must have the requirements met by time of hire.
  • Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with tissue culture and cell biology, including microscopy and flow cytometric methods.
  • Experience with molecular biology and protein biochemistry.
  • Experience with mouse models of metastasis, including experimental and spontaneous metastasis models.
  • Experience with histology, including processing, embedding and sectioning of FFPE tissues.

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 $51,300 - $181,800.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05097.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • 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)

Reference requirements
  • 2 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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.

Job location

San Francisco, CA