Moslehi Lab - Junior Specialist

Position Description

The Moslehi Lab is recruiting a Junior Specialist to pursue projects related to cardiovascular toxicities associated with cancer immunotherapies and chemotherapeutic drugs. The role involves generating and characterizing pre
- clinical mouse models recapitulating immune checkpoint inhibitor myocarditis and other cardiovascular toxicities, utilizing these models to understand underlying biology, and integrating findings with a robust clinical surveillance program. The specialist will help enhance pre
- clinical models, support translational projects within the Moslehi Lab and UCSF Cardio-Oncology Section, and inform clinical care for the expanding cardio‑oncology patient population.

The incumbent will gain experience in molecular biology techniques such as flow cytometry, western blotting, single
- cell/single-nuclear RNA sequencing, and will contribute to bioinformatic analysis using Seurat/R. Experience with animal handling, including electrocardiogram and echocardiography, is desired.

• B.A. in biology/related topic or equivalent research experience.
• Self
  - motivated and able to learn quickly.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with other members of the team toward carrying out the broader goals of the laboratory.
• Proven ability to effectively manage time, successfully work on multiple concurrent projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews and contribute to manuscript preparation or revision.

• Previous experience with mouse handling and/or colony maintenance.
• Previous flow cytometry experience.
• Working knowledge of Seurat/R.
• Interest in cardio-oncology or immunology.

• 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)

• 3-5 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' 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:
Affluent Action and Non-Discrimination in Employment.

San Francisco, CA