Associate Specialist

Application Window

Open date : October 14, 2025

Next review date : Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Wednesday, Apr 14, 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

Associate Specialist

The Quantitative Biosciences Institute is now recruiting an Associate Specialist. The successful candidate will lead the computational efforts of developing and applying methods for applying proteomics and genetics data collected in situ for integrative structure modeling. Critical aspects of the research include : (1) Designing and executing methods to integrate data from different sources, including developing a Bayesian Hierarchical Modeling framework; (2) using integrative modeling approaches to characterize heterogeneous protein assemblies structures and dynamics; (3) developing methods for modeling proteins assemblies based on cross-linking mass spectrometry data, including from crosslinkers with novel chemistries; (4) modeling the post-synaptic density using integrative methods; and (5) writing manuscripts and applications for federally sponsored research, and presenting our research at scientific conferences.

Required Qualifications :

• A master's degree (or equivalent degree) in chemistry, biophysics, computational biology, or a related area, or five to ten years of relevant experience.
• Experience in integrative modeling approaches

Familiarity with the data generation and analysis process of proteomics data such as HDX and cross-linking mass-spectrometry.

Preferred Qualifications :

Please apply online at JPF05832, with a CV and three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $75,600-$88,000.

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 (Optional)

Reference requirements

About UC San Francisco

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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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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.

Job location

San Francisco, CA