Kriegstein Lab - Junior​/Assistant​/Associate Specialist

Application Window

Open date: February 20, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Aug 20, 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.

Kriegstein Lab - Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Neurology

The Kriegstein lab is seeking a Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist to join our group and contribute to new and ongoing projects. Our lab focuses on studies of human bain development using postmortem tissue samples and in vitro organoid models. We are also doing single cell RNAsequencing and ATACsequencing of developing human and non-human primate brain and spatial transcriptomics. The candidate will be expected to contribute to these projects, help with experimental design, tissue culture, and data analysis.

An exceptional candidate will lead their own independent project, develop new ideas, be familiar with the literature, and participate in procurement of funds, where appropriate. Additionally, the specialist will be expected to assist with managing day-to-day lab operations, and perform general lab duties and be a positive lab citizen.

We are seeking at least a 1-year commitment. Depending on performance and workload, opportunities for independent research, mentorship of other trainees, and scientific writing will be available.

Applicants must meet requirements by the time of appointment.

• 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.
• Must have (or be in process of obtaining) a bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) or four years of research experience to be appointed at the Junior rank.
• Must have (or be in process of obtaining) a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or at least five to ten years of research experience to be appointed at the Assistant or Associate ranks.

• Prior experience with tissue culture techniques.
• Prior experience in microscopy and immunohistochemistry.
• Prior experience in pluripotent stem cell differentiation.
• Prior experience in human and non-human primate neuroanatomy.
• Prior experience with CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing in both in vivo animal models and in vitro organoid models for studying neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Prior experience in single nuclei multiome (RNA and ATAC) analysis.
• Prior experience in neural progenitor subtype characterization during human cortical development.
• Prior experience in spatial transcriptomics experiments and data analysis.

Please apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
05970. 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-$88,000.

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 2-4 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.

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