Junior Research Specialist - Nayak Lab
Company: University of California - San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Application Window
Open date: September 8, 2023
Most recent review date: Monday, Feb 26, 2024 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: Saturday, Mar 8, 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
Junior Research Specialist
Microbiome of Rheumatic Diseases
The Nayak Lab (nayak.ucsf.edu) has an opening for a junior research
specialist who is interested in advancing our knowledge of the gut
microbiome and its impact on rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid
arthritis. We use multiple state-of-the-art technologies, including
bacterial genomics, metabolomics, anaerobic microbiology, bacterial
genetics, gnotobiotic animal models, and studies of patient cohorts
to elucidate the mechanisms by which gut microbiota impact patient
response to treatment of rheumatic disease. A major driving force
of the lab is the advancement of precision medicine for patients
with rheumatic disease.
The candidate will contribute to new and ongoing projects in the
lab. The candidate will use or learn a variety of techniques in
anaerobic microbiology, microbial genomics, analytical chemistry,
molecular biology, cell culture, mouse work, computational
analysis, and immunology. Additionally, the specialist will be
expected to assist with managing day-to-day lab operations, perform
general lab duties, and be a positive lab citizen. Candidates will
be expected to work independently and be active contributors to the
collaborative multidisciplinary team of microbiologists,
immunologists, and computational biologists. The successful
candidate will report directly to Dr. Renuka Nayak, MD, PhD but
will work closely with collaborators within and outside of the
group. An exceptional candidate will lead their own independent
project, develop new ideas, be familiar with the literature, and
participate in procurement of funds, where appropriate. Candidates
interested in pursuing MD, PhD, or MD/PhD. training will benefit
most from this laboratory experience.
Required Qualifications:
* 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 microbiology, tissue culture, PCR,
western blot, DNA/RNA purification) and/or computational analysis
of large datasets.
* Must have (or be in process of obtaining) a bachelor's degree (or
equivalent degree) or four years of research experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior experience with handling pathogenic microbes, aseptic
techniques
* Prior experience in high throughput sequencing and analysis
* Prior experience in mass spectrometry or other analytical
chemistry approaches
* Prior experience in flow cytometry or other immune profiling
methods
* Prior experience in the design and assembly of DNA constructs
* Prior experience in bacterial genome manipulation
* Prior experience working with mice
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 Nayak Lab is located at the San Francisco VA Medical Center,
perched atop Land's End and overlooking the San Francisco Bay. We
are a part of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine (BCMM), enabling engagement
with a rich community of investigators and access to cutting-edge
resources for promoting microbiome research.
Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04699.
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-$54,600.
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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