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Associate Specialist - Willenbring Laboratory
Application Window
Open date: July 24, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Oct 25, 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: Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 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
Willenbring Laboratory
University of California, San Francisco
The Willenbring laboratory at the University of California, San Francisco is seeking to hire an Associate Specialist. The laboratory investigates mechanisms of liver disease and regeneration with the goal to develop new therapies (Groeger, Nature Communications 2023; Chen, Cell Stem Cell 2020; Schaub, Nature 2018). The position is part of a larger effort investigating the mechanisms of genetic risk factors of steatotic liver disease using human induced pluripotent stem cells.
Candidates should be experienced in standard molecular and biochemical techniques, directed differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells into hepatocytes and CRISPR gene editing. Expertise in advanced imaging methods and knowledge of lipid and glucose metabolism would be advantageous.
Specialists appointed at the associate rank must have a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) in biology or a related field or at least 5-10 years of research experience.
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,000 - $85,000 .
Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05189.
Application 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
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