Application Window Open date: February 17, 2026
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Mar 4, 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: Tuesday, Aug 17, 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 descriptionThe Spence Lab is now recruiting for a Specialist at the Junior, Assistant, Associate, or Full rank. This position will entail developing and implementing software for analyzing large genetic datasets to understand how genetic variation affects disease risk, with the potential for developing an independent research project.
Additional responsibilities will include:
- participating in lab meetings and journal clubs
- participating in code review
- assisting lab members with the implementation and running of computational pipelines
Required qualifications:
• Junior Specialist - Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist - Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience.
• Associate Specialist - Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Full Specialist - terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Experience with Unix command line.
• Programming experience in python or R.
• Experience with data visualization (e.g., matplotlib, seaborn, ggplot).
Preferred qualifications:
• Experience with pipelines (e.g., Snakemake).
• Familiarity with statistics (linear regression, hypothesis testing).
• Familiarity with genetics.
Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05954 . Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. Applicants must meet all qualifications by time of hire.
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800.
Application RequirementsDocument 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)
Job location San Francisco, CA
