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Assistant/ Associate Specialist – Molofsky Lab, Department of Psychiatry
Application Window
Open date: February 3, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Aug 3, 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
Assistant/ Associate Specialist – Molofsky Lab, Department of Psychiatry
The Molofsky Lab in the Department of Psychiatry is seeking candidates for an Assistant or Associate Specialist position. The Specialist series is used for academic appointees who are engaged in specialized research, professional activity, and University and/or public service. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions to the research enterprise of the University and to achieve recognition in the professional and scientific community.
The candidate will be responsible for studying the links between the immune system and neurodegeneration. They will perform independent research to this end. Specialists appointed at the assistant rank require a master’s degree or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience. Specialists appointed at the associate rank require a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
Applicants must apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05941 with a CV, and the contact information of 2 references. Applicants must have the required qualification by time of hire. Application materials must list pending qualifications.
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $63,500-$88,000.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
- 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.
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.
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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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