[bioundgrd] Research Opportunity at UCSF

[Joyce Roberge]

Announcing an exciting job opportunity for a talented, energetic MIT student looking to work in academic research before applying to medical or graduate school.  The Stem Cell and Diabetes Centers at UCSF are seeking highly motivated applicants for a full-time position as a junior research specialist in the lab of a newly appointed Assistant Professor.

The primary focus of our laboratory is pancreatic development and Type I Diabetes, and we employ the tools of stem cell biology, developmental biology, genomics, and tissue engineering.  Ultimately, we aim to cure diabetic patients of their disease using cell replacement therapy.  This is a chance to truly be at the cutting edge of translational research in a highly collaborative scientific environment.

Specific duties include human embryonic stem cell culture, mouse husbandry, FACS analysis and genomics techniques.

Candidates must have strong organizational and communication skills, have some prior lab research experience, and hold a BA/BS in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field) by the time they begin employment.  Preferred start date is June, 2015 or earlier.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV, along with the telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional references, to:  lily.yu at ucsf.edu<mailto:lily.yu at ucsf.edu>.  Please include the words “Technician: Stem Cell Lab” in the subject line.

UCSF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse workforce.

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