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Junior Specialist in the Laboratory for Brain Tumor Research Center

Application Window

Open date: January 8, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jul 8, 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

Junior Specialist in the Laboratory for Brain Tumor Research Center

Under direct supervision, the Junior Specialist will provide research support to the investigators in the Laboratory for Brain Tumor Research Center. This research entails biological and immunological studies of brain tumors in rodents and human tissues to discover novel effective treatments for patients suffering from brain tumors. The Junior Specialist will contribute to laboratory management as well as the collection of high-quality data for our research team. Specific duties include: performing experimental surgeries, such as the stereotactic inoculation of tumor cells in the brain and stereotactic delivery of oncogenes that induce brain tumors in rodents; the administration of drug therapies to rodents; quantifying rodent tumor sizes; preparing tumor and immune cells for therapy models; histological and biochemical preparation of tissues; tissue sectioning and staining; hi-resolution microscopic and biochemical analyses of brain parenchymal and tumorous tissues; placing supply orders and resolving housekeeping issues; and assisting with the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts.

Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must possess a baccalaureate or equivalent degree and commit to the role for a minimum of two years. Applicants’ materials must list qualifications, pending or otherwise, upon submission. Applicants must have obtained the required degree for the Junior Specialist rank by the time of hire.

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/JPF05923.

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)

Reference requirements
  • 3 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.

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

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.
• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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Job location

San Francisco, CA