Research Specialist : Kidney Genetics, Genomics, and Advanced Models Laboratory

Application Window

Open date : June 6, 2025

Most recent review date : Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 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 : Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 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

Research Specialist : Kidney Genetics, Genomics, and Advanced Models Laboratory

DESCRIPTION

The Kidney Genetics, Genomics, and Advanced Models Laboratory at the Mission Bay campus of UCSF is recruiting individuals with expertise in human stem cell culture and in vitro cell model development to serve as a research specialist.

The general responsibilities of this position are as follows :

• iPSC-derived Kidney Organoid Research : The research specialist will conduct kidney disease research using iPSC-derived kidney organoids. Specifically they will improve kidney organoids as models of human kidney disease and enhance ability to conduct genetic and small molecule screens in kidney organoids. Characterization of organoids will be performed using scRNA-seq and immunofluorescence.
• Genetically engineer iPSCs : The research specialist will genetically engineer iPSCs to enable genetic and small molecule screens in kidney organoids.
• CRISPR screens : The research specialist will conduct CRISPR screens in kidney organoids.

Candidates will be expected to work independently and in a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for career development will be provided and encouraged. The candidate will report to Gabriel Loeb, MD, PhD, the Principal Investigator of the Kidney Genetics, Genomics, and Advanced Models Laboratory.

QUALIFICATIONS

Please apply online at https : / / aprecruit.ucsf.edu / JPF05621 . Applicants' materials must list current and / or pending qualifications upon submission.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $63,500-$194,800.

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)

Statement of Research (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

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.

Job location

San Francisco, CA