Assistant Professional Researcher – Prakash Lab Full-time NEW

Assistant Professional Researcher – Prakash Lab

The Prakash Lab at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is actively seeking a highly motivated Assistant Researcher to join our dynamic team in exploring the nuanced mechanisms of sterile and infectious inflammation at the interface of the innate immune response. This role is pivotal for individuals eager to contribute to groundbreaking research that bridges clinical insights and laboratory investigations. The selected candidate will focus on experimental studies concerning the generation of damage markers in trauma and ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury, the activation and function of inflammasomes in lung IR injury, and the interaction between the gut microbiome and lung inflammatory responses. Utilizing our established mouse microsurgical models of traumatic lung injury, the Assistant Researcher will conduct rigorous experiments, collect and analyze data, and collaborate closely with both the lab team and Dr. Prakash to advance our understanding of immune response mechanisms in clinical settings.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants should possess a Doctorate or its equivalent in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field, complemented by at least two years of practical lab experience, particularly in molecular biology techniques such as PCR, Western blotting, and advanced microscopy.
• Experience with mouse models, particularly in surgical or trauma-induced injury models, is highly required.
• The candidate will show evidence of level of precision in past experimental design and data documentation, history of active participation in drafting manuscripts and research proposals, and regular engagement in lab meetings and academic seminars.
• The candidate will demonstrate a profound commitment to advancing medical research, exhibit excellent teamwork and communication skills, and support our mission to foster an inclusive and collaborative research environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree
• Postdoc experience

See Table 13B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,400 – $122,100.

Application Requirements:

Document requirements

• 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)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. • “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy • APM – 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

San Francisco, CA