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Madhani Lab – Proteomics and Molecular Genetics Research – Junior Specialist

In this position you would be an integral member of the Madhani Lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at UCSF which resides in Genentech Hall at the Mission Bay Campus. The Madhani lab develops and uses innovative technologies to understand cellular and molecular mechanisms of gene regulation in health and in disease. We are an interdisciplinary group of postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and techs. We are proud of our lab culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, support, and fun. Previous technicians from the lab have gone onto highly desirable positions in graduate school and biotech. We welcome applications from recent graduates seeking additional experience.

In this position, you will initially be assisting one or more postdoctoral fellows in proteomic studies of the human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. Responsibilities include engineering of cells with appropriate tags, purifications, preparation of samples for mass spectrometry, and performing mass spectrometry in a collaborator’s laboratory.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Molecular Biology or a related field or at least four years of research experience to be appointed at the Junior rank.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mass spectrometry sample preparation
• Experience in independently running a timsTOF mass spectrometer
• Experience with genomic tagging
• Experience with protein purification

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$58,600.

Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05654 with CV and contact information for two references. Applicant materials must list current qualifications upon submission.

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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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.
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