Junior Specialist - Head and Neck Cancer Research Laboratory

Open date: September 30, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Mar 30, 2028 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.

The Junior Specialist will support translational head and neck cancer research through computational and experimental approaches. Responsibilities include analyzing genomic and transcriptomic datasets; performing molecular biology and biochemistry experiments, including cell culture, protein and nucleic acid analyses; assisting with in vivo procedures; documenting results; and generating figures and reports.

• Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, biological engineering, computational biology, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing biological data using R or Python.
• Prior laboratory experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related discipline.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work independently and collaboratively.

• Experience with genomic, transcriptomic, or single-cell sequencing data.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, protein purification, SDS-PAGE, or related techniques.
• Familiarity with Linux, Bioconductor, Git, or machine-learning methods.
• Experience supporting in vivo research procedures.
• Interest in cancer biology and translational research.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000 - $60,700.

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