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Assistant Professional Researcher – Molofsky Lab
Application Window
Open date: March 13, 2026
Next review date: Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Sep 13, 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 Professional Researcher – Molofsky Lab, Department of Psychiatry
The Molofsky Lab in the Department of Psychiatry is seeking candidates for an Assistant Professional Researcher. The Professional Research series is used for appointees who engage in independent research equivalent to that required for the Professor series and not for appointees whose duties are limited to making significant and creative contributions to a research project or to providing technical assistance to a research activity.
The Assistant Professional Research position in the Molofsky Lab will discover a mechanism through which immune molecules contribute to pathogenic tau aggregation. They will perform independent research to this end.
Required Qualifications:
• Doctorate or its equivalent.
• A PhD degree that includes training and extensive experience in biochemistry and molecular biology.
• Postdoctoral experience in studying and using brain induced pluripotent stem cells for CRISPR screening and functional assays.
• Postdoctoral experience in proximity proteomic studies and analysis.
• Postdoctoral experience in working with mouse Alzheimer's models.
• Postdoctoral experience in studying the brain extracellular matrix in human in vitro systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in coding and bioinformatics analysis.
Applicants must apply online with a CV, and a statement of research. Candidates must have the required qualification by time of hire. Application materials must list pending qualifications.
See Table 13B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,400 - $122,100.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Statement of Research
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