Assistant/ Associate Specialist - Molofsky Lab, Department of Psychiatry

Position Description Assistant/Associate Specialist – Molofsky Lab, Department of Psychiatry The Molofsky Lab in the Department of Psychiatry is seeking candidates for an Assistant or Associate Specialist position. The Specialist series is used for academic appointees who are engaged in specialized research, professional activity, and University and/or public service. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions to the research enterprise of the University and to achieve recognition in the professional and scientific community. The candidate will be responsible for studying the links between the immune system and neurodegeneration. They will perform independent research to this end. Specialists appointed at the assistant rank require a master’s degree or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience. Specialists appointed at the associate rank require a master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization. Applicants must apply online at with a CV and the contact information of 2 references. Applicants must have the required qualification by time of hire. Application materials must list pending qualifications. See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $63,500-$88,000. Document Requirements Curriculum Vitae – CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Reference Requirements 2 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 Definition “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: Affidaviate Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment San Francisco, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California, San Francisco