"Lane-Donovan Lab - Junior Specialist"

Lane-Donovan Lab - Junior Specialist

Department of Neurology
University of California, San Francisco

Our research is focused on understanding the underlying mechanisms of aging that lead to neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. To do this, our group uses in vitro tools, tissue culture, and mouse models to study changes in the lysosomal system with aging and disease with the ultimate goal of developing ways to modify this system to treat disease.

The project will focus on using novel imaging and biochemical tools to study regional changes in the lysosomal system in mice and tissue culture. Applicants intending on progressing to graduate or medical school are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• The Junior Specialist will be actively involved in specialized research activities through supporting research projects that include maintenance of our mouse colony and genotyping as well as assisting with the development and execution of biochemical and confocal imaging techniques. Once proficiency is demonstrated, they will learn tissue culture techniques. This position will be directly trained by the PI on the project, Dr. Lane-Donovan.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• A background in molecular biology
• One year of laboratory experience in wet lab experiments
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with mice
• Experience with immunohistochemistry
• Experience working with brain tissue
• Knowledge of neuroanatomy

Application Process:

Click here to apply with a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$58,600.

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)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)