Lane-Donovan Lab – Junior Specialist Full-time

Lane-Donovan Lab – Junior Specialist

Neurology / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE / UC San Francisco

Application Window

Open date: March 13, 2026

Most recent review date: Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Sep 13, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

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.

Application Requirements

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)

About UC San Francisco

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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