Position Description
The Hsiung Lab in the Institute for Human Genetics at UCSF ( ) is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual who has prior experience/skills at the bench in a molecular biology laboratory setting. This is a unique opportunity most suitable for a soon‑to‑graduate senior to gain full‑time experience (minimum 2‑year commitment) in studies in developing and/or applying cutting‑edge CRISPR synthetic biology and functional genomics approaches to topics with therapeutic relevance.
Some questions/challenges we are interested in include:
- How do we engineer cells to turn genes on or off?
- How do we explore numerous combinations of genetic perturbations in a scalable way?
- How do we engineer immune recognition of cancer or tissue response to injury?
Interest in working with mice is preferred. Ability to perform computational analysis is a plus but not required. This is a full‑time position; please do not inquire about part‑time opportunities.
Possible Projects Include
- Discovering perturbations to cancer cells to elicit systemic anti‑tumor immunity using novel CRISPR screening approaches in mouse models.
- Applying high‑throughput approaches to study tissue injury responses, such as regeneration or fibrosis, including in new models of cultured mouse or human tissues and in mouse models.
- Developing new CRISPR tools to manipulate transcriptional control for discovery science and therapeutics.
Required Qualifications
- Must have (or be in process of obtaining) a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related fields.
- Prior experience in a molecular biology laboratory in a research setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in working with mice.
- Basic skills in computational data analysis.
Instructions for Application Materials
- Why are you interested in the lab?
- Are you planning to apply to graduate/professional school within the next 3 years? If so, what type of program are you considering and when do you plan to apply?
- What are the earliest and latest dates you can start?
- Provide contact information for 1‑3 references and indicate their professional relationship to you.
- Provide your undergraduate transcript.
Document Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) – must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications.
- Cover Letter.
- Statement of Research (Optional).
- Statement of Teaching (Optional).
- Undergraduate transcript.
Reference Requirements
- 1‑3 required reference contact information only.
Please apply online at Applicants 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 $55,000–$58,600.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. 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. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s 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.
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