Specialist – Structural Biology And Biochemistry (Verba Lab)

Specialist – Structural Biology and Biochemistry (Verba Lab)

Multiple specialist positions are available immediately in the Verba laboratory at the Mission Bay Campus of UCSF. Verba lab (https://cmp.ucsf.edu/faculty/kliment-verba) seeks to understand the molecular fundamentals of how cells make decisions and how these processes are hijacked by disease and pathogens. To this end we use and develop variety of biochemical and structural techniques including x-ray crystallography and cryo-EM. You will learn and apply these methods to help develop inhibitors against SARS CoV2 and other viruses with a pandemic potential. The candidate will design constructs for recombinant protein expression, express and purify viral proteins. The candidate will obtain molecular structures of viral proteins and will work closely with medicinal chemistry group to guide inhibitor design and optimization. This is a multi-lab effort (https://qcrg.ucsf.edu/qcrg-avidd-overview) and is an incredible opportunity to get exposed to the different ways of thinking and methodologies which are required to go from basic science discovery to an effective small molecule antiviral.

An ideal candidate is highly motivated, excited to learn, independent, curiosity driven, creative and has excellent interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Experience in Microsoft Office or its equivalent
• Assistant Specialist: Either a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of research experience.
• Candidate’s CV must state required qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.
• Associate Specialist: Master’s degree or Bachelors degree and 5-10 years of work experience in biological sciences or an appropriate scientific field in addition to a record of academic accomplishments including contributions to published or in press research in the field and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service.
• Junior Specialist: Bachelors of Science degree with biology wet lab experience
• Candidate must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines; recognize and resolve problems while maintaining high level of organization.
• Ability and desire to learn new experimental approaches
• Able to keep experimental records
• Hands on wet lab molecular biology/biochemistry experience.
• Full Specialist: must possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience in biological sciences or an appropriate scientific field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with structural biology techniques (cryo-EM and/or X-ray crystallography and/or NMR)
• Proficiency in protein expression and purification from bacterial or eukaryotic expression systems
• Programming experience

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04408, with a CV, cover letter, and three references.

See Table 24B (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $49,000-$173,900.

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: https://diversity.ucsf.edu/contributions-to-diversity-statement (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)

• 3 required (contact information only)

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy found here: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.