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Associate Specialist - Weaver Laboratory
Division of Surgical Oncology
Department of Surgery
University of California, San Francisco

The Weaver Laboratory at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking an independent Associate Specialist to study links between obesity and PDAC cancer risk and progression focusing on the interplay between tissue tension and tumor immunity. This position will participate in studies related to tension dependent breast and PDAC metastasis as it relates to inflammation. This position will also be expected to manipulate genetically engineered mouse models, PDXs and PDOs as well as murine organoid models. Additionally, this position will be expected to contribute to interactions and collaborations with Weill grant participants and collaborators.

Candidates must have a Master's degree (or equivalent degree) in a biological science discipline or related fields or have at least 5-10 years of research experience.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,000 - $85,000.

Please apply online at .

Document requirements

• 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)
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
  (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
* "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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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