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Associate or Full Specialist – Phillips lab
Application Window
Open date: August 26, 2025
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 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: Friday, Feb 26, 2027 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 or Full Specialist – Phillips lab
The successful applicant will be involved in designing and executing mechanistic and phenotypic cell-based assays, gene perturbation studies, and biomarker discovery using imaging, molecular, and protein analysis techniques. They will gain experience in clinical biomarker design and validation, in vitro and in vivo assays, and primary cell culture. They will work as part of a collaborative team.
Required Qualification:
- 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.
- 5+ years of experience in molecular and cellular biology.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in cancer biology and biomarker development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD degree
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $75,600 - $194,800.
Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05763.
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)
- 3 required (contact information only)
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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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