Huang Lab - Junior Specialist – Regenerative Biology & Extreme Physiology

Huang laboratory seeks a Junior Specialist with interests in regenerative biology and extreme physiology to investigate organ development, regeneration, and repair using heart models in adult zebrafish, neonatal, and adult mice. The role emphasizes stem cell activation pathways, cell dedifferentiation/proliferation, and integrates single‑cell analysis, advanced imaging microscopy, and CRISPR/Cas9 technologies. Duties include human pluripotent stem cell culture, mouse husbandry, and genomics techniques.

This position offers research experience in a collaborative environment and opportunities to author publications.

• 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.

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

• 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), and the length of time you intend to commit to the position.
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 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.

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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.
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