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UCSF Junior Specialist – Xu Lab (JPF03964)

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• Diabetes Center / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE / UC San Francisco

Application Window

Open date: May 16th, 2022

Most recent review date: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 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: Thursday, Nov 16, 2023 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

UCSF Junior Specialist – Xu Lab

The Xu Lab at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Diabetes Center is seeking to fill a position of Junior Specialist. The overall focus of our research is to understand the mechanisms behind obesity, type 2 diabetes and fatty liver diseases. Our work focuses on elucidating the functions of the CNS neuronal circuits in adaptive regulation of food intake, energy expenditure, glucose and lipid metabolism in response to physiological and environmental changes, such as starvation, high-fat feeding and aging. The major responsibilities of the position include performing experiments (70-80% time), as well as managing lab business in the capacity of our lab manager (20-30% time).

The successful candidate must have (or in process of obtaining) a bachelor degree in neuroscience background. Applicants must have obtained the bachelor degree by the time of hire. Applicant’s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission. Basic skills in bioinformatics are desirable. The candidate should have the ability to carry out experiments independently, perform data analysis, interpret results and do trouble-shooting. The candidate is expected to present at seminars, journal clubs as well as participate in application of research funding. The applicant must be comfortable working with animals. Having excellent communication skills and superb work ethics are absolute requirements. The candidate should be prepared to commit 2 years in this position.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF03964 .

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)

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: https://diversity.ucsf.edu/contributions-to-diversity-statement
  (Optional)

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Campus Information

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy found here: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19 .

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service that 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.

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