Davita Inc.
Kinman Lab - Junior/Assistant Specialist
Davita Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Application Window
Open date:
October 15, 2024
Next review date:
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 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 descriptionKinman Lab - Junior/Assistant SpecialistDepartment of Biochemistry and BiophysicsUC San FranciscoThe Kinman lab is hiring a junior or assistant specialist to contribute to their work on understanding the structural basis of cellular decision making. In particular, the specialist would work on applying structural approaches, including cryo-electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography, to understand how cells integrate diverse environmental signals to regulate autophagic initiation. The goal is for this specialist to lead an independent project that will produce a first-author publication.Responsibilities include:Developing and leading an independent projectStaying up-to-date with relevant scientific literatureActive participation in regular individual and group meetingsCommunicating research findings by presenting to the group and writing papersTraining other members of the lab in skills or techniques, as neededDocumenting experiments in a laboratory notebook, and maintaining raw data and data analysis recordsContributing to lab upkeep by ordering reagents and organizing instrument maintenanceAdhering to laboratory safety policies and guidelinesRequired Qualifications:Individuals appointed at the Junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) or at least four years of research experienceIndividuals appointed at the Assistant rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent) or a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) with three or more years of research experiencePrevious laboratory research experience, either during undergraduate studies or post-baccalaureate employmentAttention to detail and the ability to follow complex protocolsStrong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and enthusiasm to work as part of a teamStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Prior molecular biology experience (for example, designing and cloning DNA constructs)Prior structural biology and biochemistry experiencePrior experience with Python programmingBackground in cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, or computational biologyAt least two years of previous laboratory research experience, either during undergraduate studies or post-baccalaureate employmentSee Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$68,300.Please apply online at:
https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05321
with a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two 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.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Statement of Research (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)
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#J-18808-Ljbffr
Open date:
October 15, 2024
Next review date:
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 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 descriptionKinman Lab - Junior/Assistant SpecialistDepartment of Biochemistry and BiophysicsUC San FranciscoThe Kinman lab is hiring a junior or assistant specialist to contribute to their work on understanding the structural basis of cellular decision making. In particular, the specialist would work on applying structural approaches, including cryo-electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography, to understand how cells integrate diverse environmental signals to regulate autophagic initiation. The goal is for this specialist to lead an independent project that will produce a first-author publication.Responsibilities include:Developing and leading an independent projectStaying up-to-date with relevant scientific literatureActive participation in regular individual and group meetingsCommunicating research findings by presenting to the group and writing papersTraining other members of the lab in skills or techniques, as neededDocumenting experiments in a laboratory notebook, and maintaining raw data and data analysis recordsContributing to lab upkeep by ordering reagents and organizing instrument maintenanceAdhering to laboratory safety policies and guidelinesRequired Qualifications:Individuals appointed at the Junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) or at least four years of research experienceIndividuals appointed at the Assistant rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent) or a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) with three or more years of research experiencePrevious laboratory research experience, either during undergraduate studies or post-baccalaureate employmentAttention to detail and the ability to follow complex protocolsStrong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and enthusiasm to work as part of a teamStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Prior molecular biology experience (for example, designing and cloning DNA constructs)Prior structural biology and biochemistry experiencePrior experience with Python programmingBackground in cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, or computational biologyAt least two years of previous laboratory research experience, either during undergraduate studies or post-baccalaureate employmentSee Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$68,300.Please apply online at:
https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05321
with a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two 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.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Statement of Research (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)
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#J-18808-Ljbffr