Ashouri Lab - Junior Research Specialist
Company: University of California - San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Application Window
Open date: February 2, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Apr 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the
committee.
Final date: Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 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
The Ashouri Lab has an opening for a junior research specialist who
is interested in understanding how immune tolerance is broken in
autoimmune diseases. Our lab is focused on understanding the T cell
dysregulation that drives human autoimmune disease. We utilize
mouse models, human samples, along with molecular, cell-based,
genetic, and multi-omic technologies including paired single-cell
RNA and TCR-sequencing. A major driving force of the lab is to
identify the TCR specificities, gene expression profile, and
signaling networks of cells involved in antigen recognition in
autoimmune diseases.
The research candidate will contribute to new and ongoing projects
in the lab. A junior research specialist will be expected to assist
with managing day-to-day lab operations, perform general lab
duties, maintain the mouse colony (of which genotyping is
included), and be a positive lab citizen. We are looking for
someone who is conscientious, eager to learn, reliable, and can
work independently on troubleshooting and resolving experimental
problems. The successful candidate will have the exciting
opportunity to build on prior lab experience to learn about cell
biology and immunology in an academic laboratory setting. The
Ashouri Lab is composed of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
of immunologists, molecular biologists, microbiologists, and
computational biologists. The research specialist will report
directly to Dr. Judith Ashouri-Sinha, MD, but will work closely
with collaborators within and outside of the group. An exceptional
research specialist will lead their own independent project,
develop new ideas, become familiar with the literature, and be an
active, hands-on contributor to the Ashouri Lab. Candidates
interested in pursuing MD, PhD, or MD/PhD training will benefit
most from this laboratory experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
* Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills
(verbal and written).
* Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for
changing research priorities.
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a research
team.
* Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others,
and meet multiple deadlines.
* Familiarity with standard wet lab techniques (e.g. preparation of
reagents/chemicals, basic tissue culture, PCR, western blot,
DNA/RNA purification) and/or computational analysis of large
datasets.
* Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must have (or be in
process of obtaining) a bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) or
at least four years of research experience.
* Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must have (or be in
process of obtaining) a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or a
bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) with at least three or
more years of research experience.
Preferred
* Prior experience working with mice, performing mouse
injections
* Prior experience in flow cytometry or other immune profiling
methods
* Prior experience in aseptic tissue culture, western blotting,
PCR
* Prior experience in high throughput sequencing and analysis
* Prior experience in the design and assembly of DNA constructs
We are seeking at least a 2-year commitment. Depending on
performance and workload, opportunities for independent research,
mentorship of other trainees, and scientific writing will be
available. Applicants must meet requirements by the time of
appointment.
The Ashouri Lab is located at the University of California, San
Francisco Parnassus Medical Center Campus, conveniently located in
the Inner Sunset. Our lab is within the Immunology & Microbiology
community enabling engagement with a rich group of investigators
and access to cutting-edge resources for promoting immunologic
research. Candidates interested in this position should apply
online at Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending
qualifications upon submission. See Table 24B for the salary range
for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is
$51,300-$65,900.
Application Requirements
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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.
UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching,
research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to
our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of
California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected
veteran status.
Job location
San Francisco, CA
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