Junior, Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist - Borowsky lab

Our lab is seeking a highly motivated scientist capable of independently designing and conducting a wide range of experiments and analyses to investigate the mechanisms underlying human diseases. Our research integrates human and experimental animal model-derived tissues, multi-omics platforms, and advanced cell culture systems. Therefore, the ideal candidate should possess broad expertise in biology, anatomy, physiopathology, imaging analysis, multi-omics technologies, molecular and cellular biology, and computational data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and perform multi-omics-based imaging analyses on tissues derived from humans and experimental animal models (e.g., mice) to investigate tissue architecture, identify diverse cell types, and assess their biological activities.
• Develop and implement advanced 3D cell culture and organoid models that mimic in vivo tissue microenvironments, to study cellular behavior and interactions within target tissues.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets using programming languages such as Python or R, extracting key parameters from multi-omics and imaging experiments.
• Contribute to scientific writing, including the preparation of research manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Manage and maintain digital research data and records, ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and compliance with data management best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Junior Specialist - Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist - Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience.
• Associate Specialist - Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Full Specialist - terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral research experience, with a strong focus on pathological tissue imaging analysis, experimental animal models, and organotypic 3D cell culture models and their associated analyses.
• Extensive experience with multi-omics technologies, including the ability to design experiments and analyze complex datasets independently.
• Proven expertise in experimental model design and analytical methodologies, with a demonstrated ability to execute and troubleshoot complex biological experiments.
• Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python, R) and working with imaging platforms for data processing and analysis.
• Strong scientific writing skills, with the ability to independently prepare research manuscripts and grant applications. Experience as a first and/or corresponding author is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with histopathological tissue imaging, including interpretation and analysis.
• Proficiency in using multiple imaging software platforms for image processing, quantification, and visualization.
• Hands-on experience with experimental animal models, tissue/organotypic cultures, and a solid foundation in cell biology techniques.
• Background in molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or biophysics, with applied experience in relevant experimental methods.
• Demonstrated ability to independently write and execute code scripts for data analysis (e.g., in Python or R).
• Proven experience in independently writing research manuscripts, including data interpretation and figure preparation.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $194,800.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05800.