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University of California , San Francisco

Wilson Lab - Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist

University of California , San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States



Application Window


Open date: December 17, 2024


Next review date: Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.


Final date: Wednesday, Jun 17, 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 description

Wilson Lab - Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist

The Wilson Lab is seeking a Junior, Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist. The Specialist will be responsible for laboratory management duties, perform cell culture techniques, molecular microbiology, microscopy and data analysis, develop new in vitro and in vivo models for bacterial, fungal and cancer imaging, and working collaboratively on a range of exciting projects.

Required Qualifications:

  • Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree in Microbiology or in a related science (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
  • Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
  • Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of research experience.
  • Specialists appointed at the Full rank must possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of research experience.
  • Applicants must meet all the qualifications by the time of hire.
  • Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in animal studies and PET imaging.
  • Experience with MRI, radiolabeling, antibodies.
  • Cell culture and microscopy skills.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$188,200.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05416 with a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references.

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
  • 3 required (contact information only)


About UC San Francisco

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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