Junior Specialist/Assistant Specialist
Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine
Department of Medicine | UC San Francisco
Location: Mission Bay, 499 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA

Position Description
The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at UCSF is seeking a highly motivated Junior Specialist or Assistant Specialist to join the malaria research laboratory of Dr. Bryan Greenhouse at the EPPIcenter (eppicenter.ucsf.edu). Appointment rank will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, and relevant experience.

Our laboratory is a dynamic research environment focused on the immunology and molecular epidemiology of malaria. Our translational research is aimed at informing malaria control policy in endemic countries, including the generation of molecular and genomic data to characterize drug and diagnostic resistance profiles, malaria transmission networks, and development of naturally acquired immunity to malaria.

The Specialist is responsible for the laboratory's malaria genomic surveillance pipeline, spanning sample cataloging through advanced molecular assays and next-generation sequencing (NGS); performing high-throughput serologic assays including Luminex and phage-immunoprecipitation sequencing; and malaria parasite culture and expression profiling, and evaluation of laboratory results including validation of accuracy and computational data analysis. Responsibilities will include critical analysis of published literature to guide experimental approach, and the specialist will contribute to scholarly publications and applications for grant funding.

This position is a full-time (100%). Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. Location: Mission Bay, 499 Illinois St., Floor 2, Room 235.

About the EPPIcenter
The EPPIcenter (eppicenter.ucsf.edu) advances understanding of infectious diseases to reduce global morbidity and mortality through a highly interdisciplinary, systems-epidemiology approach that connects theoretical work, technology development, empirical data collection, and statistical and mathematical modeling.

Compensation
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$70,700.

Additional Information
Appointees in the Specialist series are expected to engage in specialized research and professional activities and do not have formal teaching responsibilities. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions and may participate in University and public service. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and training.

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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