Staff Research Associate

Pediatrics - Infectious Disease

Full Time

77049BR

Job Summary

The Staff Research Associate I position is to support an NIH funded project on Neisserial surface protein A as a potential vaccine against meningitis and gonorrhea.  The successful candidate will perform laboratory research in microbiology and immunology, including experiments to express recombinant proteins in bacteria, assist with mouse immunogenicity experiments, and perform biochemical and immunological assays (ELISA, bactericidal, flow cytometry).  The candidate will be supervised by the Principal Investigator and by an Associate Specialist. 

Note: This is a limited position and will end 1 year from the start date.

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Department Description

UCSF, Department of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases & Global Health Division is involved in a variety of innovative research activities, including outcomes research, translational immunology, basic research in molecular pathogenesis and host-defense, as well as global health research in low-resource countries. We also have long-standing collaborations with scientists in other clinical and basic science departments at UCSF. The research is conducted on many aspects of chlamydial infections: the molecular epidemiology and pathogenesis of chlamydial STDs around the world, including Ecuadorian, Nepali and Vietnamese populations. The research on chlamydial STDs among adolescents will help to design appropriate interventions in this population. There is a collaboration with different biotech companies to develop a vaccine to prevent and ameliorate chlamydial related STDs among all age groups, to develop leading edge nanotechnology to study chlamydial disease pathogenesis, and to develop a readily deployable, cost effect and rapid-point-of-care test that can be used to screen for chlamydial infections not just in hospitals and clinical labs in developed countries but globally in inner city and rural clinics, and field sites worldwide.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Previous laboratory experience
• Attention to detail and ability to follow experimental protocols
• Ability to work in a dynamic research environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience in microbiology, immunology or a related field
• Excellent communication skills, including keeping laboratory notebooks

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009613 SRA 1

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm