Junior Specialist; Hasenstaub Lab

Job Overview

Junior Specialist (Hasenstaub Lab) – Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery / School of Medicine / UC San Francisco

The Hasenstaub lab at the Mission Bay campus of UCSF is seeking a Junior Specialist to identify the neural circuit mechanisms underpinning hearing function. Current projects include:

• Neural bases of audiovisual processing behaviors in mice.
• Mechanisms of transplant‑induced cortical plasticity and reorganization.
• Cortical mechanisms of hearing in complex environments.

We are looking for a talented, motivated, enthusiastic candidate who wants to ultimately perform independent research. The successful applicant will work closely with the principal investigator (PI), other faculty, and lab members to support the lab’s mission. Candidates seeking additional experience in a biomedical research laboratory before pursuing graduate education or a biotechnology career are especially encouraged to apply.

• Work closely with PI and lab members to conduct research in the aforementioned projects.

• Design and carry out experiments to elucidate neural circuit mechanisms.

• Analyze and interpret experimental data.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.

• Assist in manuscript preparation and presentations.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive lab environment.

• Bachelor’s degree (or in process of obtaining) in biology, bioengineering, biochemistry, computer science, or related disciplines.
• Must have obtained the degree requirement for the Specialist rank by the time of hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organization and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: animal behavior, animal handling, microscopy, molecular biology, instrumentation, in vivo or in vitro physiology, software development, immunochemistry, genome editing/CRISPR technology, quantitative and computational analysis.
• Strong background in neuroscience and ability to perform independent research.
• Preferred candidate will commit to working in the lab for at least two years.

Salary range for this position is $53,100 – $56,600.

San Francisco, CA

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, finalists will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determine they committed 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.

Relevant policies: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy; UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy; APM‑035:
Affluence Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.