Junior or Assistant Specialist - Duan Lab - University of California , San Francisco : Job Details

Open date: May 2, 2024

Most recent review date: Friday, May 17, 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: Sunday, Nov 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.

Junior or Assistant Specialist - Duan Lab

The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Junior or Assistant Specialist. Appointees in the Specialist series will be expected to engage in specialized research, professional activities and do not have teaching responsibilities. Specialists are expected to engage in specialized research in the retina and the brain and to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions, and may participate in University and Public Service.

The individual will be responsible for:

• Manage transgenic mouse colonies, including breeding and genotyping.
• Perform routine biochemical, molecular biology, and confocal microscopy experiments.
• Design and execute studies in mouse models.
• Generate and maintain primary cell cultures.
• Perform data analysis, record keeping.
• Participate in grant and manuscript writing.
• Present findings at national and international meetings.
• Mentor trainees as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in biological/biochemical science or related field or must have at least four years of research experience in a related field.
• Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a master's degree (or equivalent degree) in biological/biochemical science or related field or must have a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
• Applicants must have obtained the degree requirement for the Specialist rank by the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience working with rodents.
• Proficiency in designing, executing, and analyzing in vivo experiments.
• Experience with standard molecular and cell biology techniques including cell culture, western blotting, microscopy, PCR, genotyping, cloning.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout the recruitment period. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300 - $65,900.

Please apply online at

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement (Optional)

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

• 2 required (contact information only)

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.