Associate Specialist - Willenbring Laboratory

Associate Specialist

Willenbring Laboratory

University of California, San Francisco

The Willenbring laboratory at the University of California, San Francisco is seeking to hire an Associate Specialist. The laboratory investigates mechanisms of liver disease and regeneration with the goal to develop new therapies (Groeger, Nature Communications 2023; Chen, Cell Stem Cell 2020; Schaub, Nature 2018). The position is part of a larger effort investigating the mechanisms of genetic risk factors of steatotic liver disease using human induced pluripotent stem cells.

Candidates should be experienced in standard molecular and biochemical techniques, directed differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells into hepatocytes and CRISPR gene editing. Expertise in advanced imaging methods and knowledge of lipid and glucose metabolism would be advantageous.

Specialists appointed at the associate rank must have a master's degree (or equivalent degree) in biology or a related field or at least 5-10 years of research experience.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,000 - $85,000 .

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05189.

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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.