Goga Lab - Assistant Professional Researcher

Goga Lab - Assistant Professional Researcher

Cell & Tissue Biology

UC San Francisco

Contribute to new and ongoing projects focusing on cancer heterogeneity, metabolism, immunology, and metastasis. Provide training and technical support to the research group of post-docs and scientists, as well as collect and analyze data and assist in preparing presentations and manuscripts, and grant applications. Identify important questions and discover new pathways for cancer mechanisms and therapies, including writing proposals to support new areas of inquiry. Collaborate with other lab members to support lab management efforts including: prepare and update research protocols for review and approval.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD (or its equivalent) required in genetics, cancer biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or relevant field and postdoctoral experience following completion of the PhD (or its equivalent), utilizing techniques or methods in cancer biology, metabolism, and genetics;
• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and safety;
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact productively with lab and campus personnel;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work under deadlines with general guidance;
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to accurately complete detailed work; and
• Team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with animal models of cancer will be highly valued and preferred
• Experience with studies of metastasis will be highly valued and preferred
• Experience with studies of metabolism will be highly valued and preferred
• Experience with studies of immune therapies will be highly valued and preferred

See Table 13B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,200-$117,900.

Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05441 with a cover letter, CV, statement of research, and contact information for three references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

• 3 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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