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Specialist- Noble Lab

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology is now recruiting a Full Specialist. The position duties will include using techniques of molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry, the incumbent will engage in research on effectors of virulence and commensalism of the fungal pathobiont, Candida albicans. This research is hoped to lead to a better understanding and treatment of fungal interactions with mammalian hosts, including humans.

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Specialist- Noble Lab

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology is now recruiting a Full Specialist. The position duties will include using techniques of molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry, the incumbent will engage in research on effectors of virulence and commensalism of the fungal pathobiont, Candida albicans. This research is hoped to lead to a better understanding and treatment of fungal interactions with mammalian hosts, including humans.

Required Qualifications

• Full Specialist - terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment. - - Candidates CV must state qualifications or if pending upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mastery of RNA-seq and scRNA-seq protocols and analysis
• Mastery of fungal (Candida albicans, Candida auris) strain construction and propagation.
• Mastery of cell culture and immune cell culture (immortalized cells) and derivation/propagation (from bone marrow), flow cytometry, and cytokine analysis
• Mastery of mouse models of Candida albicans gut colonization and bloodstream infection
• Mastery of protein purification and common biochemical manipulations (assays for enzyme activity, co-immunoprecipitation, Western blot, etc.)
• Mastery of common molecular biology techniques (PCR, qPCR, cloning)
• Mastery of microscopy, including confocal microscopy, and imaging of live cells and fixed tissues

Please apply online at with a CV and two references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,200-$194,800.

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

• 2 required (contact information only)

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.

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 applicants 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

San Francisco, CA

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

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  Full-time

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• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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