Junior Specialist - Ma Lab

Junior Specialist - Ma Lab

The Ma Lab in the Cardiovascular Research Institute is seeking a Junior Specialist. The candidate will contribute to research using C. elegans and mammalian stem cells to study neurovascular protection, stress resilience, and life dormancy. The candidate will perform molecular and biochemical biology experiments and computational analyses, including machine learning and protein structure modeling, assist with data analysis, documentation, and preparation of manuscripts and presentation, and support lab operations and, as needed, help train undergraduate researchers.

Required Qualification:

• B.A./B.S. degree (or equivalent degree) in biology, bioengineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Prior laboratory experience in molecular biology and/or computational analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience with C. elegans or mammalian stem cell models.
• Familiarity with machine learning tools or protein structural modeling.
• Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python, R, or MATLAB) for data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to scientific manuscripts or presentations.
• Strong interest in neurobiology, stress physiology, or regenerative medicine.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 - $56,600.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05599.

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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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.

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