Huang Lab - Junior Specialist - Regenerative Biology & Extreme Physiology

Application Window

Open date: May 5, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Jun 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Nov 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

Huang Lab - Junior Specialist - Regenerative Biology & Extreme Physiology

The Huang laboratory is seeking highly motivated candidates with interests in regenerative biology and extreme physiology to join. We use the heart as a model system to investigate organ development, regeneration and repair in adult zebrafish, neonatal and adult mice, with an emphasis on the pathways that regulate resident stem cell activation and mature cell dedifferentiation/proliferation, and with innovative and integrated approaches in single cell analysis, advanced imaging microscopy and CRISPR/Cas9-based genome manipulation technology. The candidate will be expected to contribute to ongoing work in these areas, with specific duties including human pluripotent stem cell culture, mouse husbandry and genomics techniques. The position represents an opportunity to gain research experience in a highly collaborative scientific environment. Candidates will have opportunities to make scientific and scholarly contributions to research, which may include authoring publications.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) by the time of hire.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with culturing human pluripotent stem cells.
• Prior experience with mouse handling.
• A 2-year commitment is preferred.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600.

Click here to apply with CV, Cover Letter describing your past research experiences, research interests, career goals (e.g. PhD, MD, or others), the length of time you intend to commit to the position (e.g. 1 years, 2 years, or more), and the contact information of two referees.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

• Cover Letter - Describe your past research experiences, research interests, career goals (e.g. PhD, MD, or others), the length of time you intend to commit to the position (e.g. 1 years, 2 years, or more)" to the Cover Letter description.

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

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