Specialist - Gestwicki Lab

Specialist - Gestwicki Lab

The Gestwicki Laboratory in the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a Specialist to

work on a drug discovery project for neurodegenerative disease. This individual will be responsible for assembling, growing, and maintaining a specialized library of drug-like molecules and screening them against cellular models of disease. The successful candidate will have an advanced degree in chemistry or related fields, with experience in pharmacology and documented success in team-based science.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Specialist- A master's degree in chemistry or a closely related field
• Full Specialist- a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) in chemistry or a closely related field with ten or more years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in pharmacology.

Applicants must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment. Candidates' CVs must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field with a strong background in pharmacology.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in team-based science for drug discovery.
• Knowledge of analytical methods for small molecule characterization.
• Knowledge of how to store and analyze large amounts of data.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05276 with a CV, cover letter, Prior Research description, Diversity statement, and three reference contacts.

See Table 24B. A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,000-$188,200.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

* Curriculum Vitae

* Cover Letter

* Description of Prior Research (1 page)

* Statement on Contributions to Diversity (1 page)

* Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

• 3 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 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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

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