APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: September 5, 2025
Next review date: Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Mar 5, 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

Momen-Heravi Lab – Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist
Department of Orofacial Sciences
UC San Francisco

The Department of Orofacial Sciences in the School of Dentistry is recruiting for a Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist. The position responsibilities include:

• Provide technical support to the research group of post-docs and scientists
• Tumor and tissue processing and analysis
• Monitor the lab facilities and equipment
• Inventory management
• Overall lab maintenance, safety, and compliance
• Support day-to-day lab operation

Required Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience to be appointed at the Junior rank.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) with three or more years of research experience to be appointed at the Assistant rank.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization to be appointed at the Associate rank.
• Demonstrating outstanding personal initiative and originality of thought
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Excellent teamwork
• Ability to convey their ideas and thoughts in an organized cohesive manner
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask efficiently is a must
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Bioinformatics/Computer Science or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with small extracellular vesicle (sEV)-based gene research
• Experience identifying biomarkers in oral and craniofacial malignancies
• Experience with data analysis of single-cell RNA seq and spatial transcriptomics
• Experience with mouse models of oral inflammatory diseases including ligature models for periodontitis
• Willingness to learn more advanced lab techniques
• Willingness to interact with patients and physicians for sample collection and processing

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$88,000.
Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05770 with a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
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Cover Letter
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Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
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Statement of Research (Optional)

REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 required (contact information only)

• Provide technical support to the research group of post-docs and scientists
• Tumor and tissue processing and analysis
• Monitor the lab facilities and equipment
• Inventory management
• Overall lab maintenance, safety, and compliance
• Support day-to-day lab operatio