Associate Specialist - Yackle Lab

University of California San Francisco

$75K — $88K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience (5-10 years) in a relevant field
  • Preferred: PhD in Neuroscience and 3+ years of Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Strong background in experimental design and data analysis
  • Proven track record of publishing research findings
  • Experience in mentoring and collaboration within a research environment

Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct independent experiments
  • Analyze experimental data comprehensively
  • Publish research findings in scientific journals
  • Present research results at conferences
  • Contribute to grant proposal writing
  • Mentor graduate students and junior scientists
  • Engage in collaborative research within UCSF

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in cutting-edge neuroscience research
  • Collaborative work environment with leading experts
  • Professional development through mentorship
  • Potential for involvement in grant writing
  • Participation in scientific conferences and dissemination of research
Full Job Description
Application Window

Open date: April 9, 2026

Most recent review date: Friday, Apr 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Saturday, Oct 9, 2027 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.

Position description

Associate Specialist Position - Yackle Lab

The Yackle Lab at UCSF is currently seeking an Associate Specialist. The responsibilities for the Associate Specialist position will be to design and conduct independent experiments, analyze data, publish research findings, and present results at research conferences. This position will require contributions to grant proposals, mentoring graduate students and other staff scientists, and engagement in scientific collaboration within UCSF.

Required Qualifications:
Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD degree in Neuroscience and 3 or more years of Postdoctoral Fellowship.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $75,600-$88,000.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).


Job location

San Francisco, CA

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