Job Description

Associate Specialist - Sall lab

Area of Specialization / Responsibilities:
General neuroscience, developmental neuroscience and inflammation. Some oversight of postdoctoral trainees and technicians is expected but the candidate will largely be responsible for coordinating and independently carrying out experiments as well as interpreting and presenting results. The candidate will work independently with input from principal investigator. The candidate will prepare manuscripts and help with the preparation of grant proposals. Managing animal colonies and multiple cellular and molecular resources is expected.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD plus postdoctoral experience with publications in neuroscience or neuroimmunology related fields.
• Have knowledge and skills in the areas of immunology, inflammation and neuroimmunology.
• Expertise in cannabinoid and Trp receptors and biology preferred.
• Experience with animal behavior assays preferred.

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 use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions, and may participate in University and Public Service. 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 $70,500 - $82,100.

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Document requirements

• 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)

Reference requirements

• 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.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
* "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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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