Feeney Lab - Junior, Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist

Open date: July 30, 2025

Most recent review date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Saturday, Jan 30, 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

The Feeney Lab at UCSF (ZSFG campus) seeks a highly motivated Specialist to work as part of a research collaboration investigating the immune response to childhood malaria in Uganda. The successful candidate will contribute to hypothesis-driven research projects using cutting edge immunologic techniques under close mentorship from the PI. The candidate will contribute to team-oriented lab work using spectral flow cytometry, cell culture, PCR, and high throughput proteomic platforms, as well as preparation/maintenance of lab reagents, culture media, and parasite lines, and other general lab management duties. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the preparation of research manuscripts for publication. In addition, the candidate will have opportunities to undertake independent research projects. They will be trained in relevant data analysis techniques. Required skills will include high-parameter flow cytometry, basic molecular techniques such as PCR and ELISA, cell culture, data management, and basic statistical analysis. Superb oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well as a member of a team are required.

Required qualifications:
• Junior Specialist - Must have or in process of obtaining a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist - Must have or in process of obtaining a master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience.
• Associate Specialist - Must have or in process of obtaining a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Full Specialist - Must have or in process of obtaining a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Required skills will include high-parameter flow cytometry, basic molecular techniques such as PCR and ELISA, cell culture, data management, and basic statistical analysis.
• Superb oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well as a member of a team are also required.

Preferred qualifications:
• Experience with spectral flow cytometry is preferred.
• Experience with R and STATA programming are preferred.
• Experience with single cell sequencing platforms and data analysis are highly desirable.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience are desired.

Applicants must meet all required qualifications by time of hire.

Please apply online at . Applicants' materials 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-$194,800.

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

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 3-5 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.

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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment


Job location


San Francisco, CA