Fellowships/Jobs
Invitation to Students and Postdoctoral Fellows
NIH-funded post-doctoral positions are available immediately for motivated candidates with background in genetic epidemiology, molecular biology, signaling, EAE/MS immunobiology, stem cell biology, computational biology, and clinical neurology.
The laboratory and clinics offer a nurturing and interactive environment to acquire and develop skills in modern immunogenetics research. Each student or fellow leads a unique project with appropriate mentoring and advice from the senior members of the lab. The superb neuroscience, immunologic and genetic communities at UCSF, as well as a network of national and international collaborators provide an outstanding environment to successfully achieve ambitious research goals and unique opportunities to branch out and develop long-standing scientific relationships. Students and fellows have ample opportunities to attend and present at national and international meetings. Finally, the city of San Francisco and surroundings offer unequal beauty, culture and diversity. You are invited to contact us at Please send brief cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and telephone numbers of 3 professional references.
Openings
Staff Research Associate Level II (SRAII) Position Opening
A bright, hardworking and highly motivated individual with strong communication and superior analytical and organizational skills is sought by the Department of Neurology, University of California at San Francisco. This position is open at the SRAII level. Appropriate Bachelor's degree in biology is required. The selected individual will primarily serve as a molecular biology technician for ongoing research project related to the genetics and immunology of multiple sclerosis.
Duties and responsibilities will include preparation of DNA/RNA, real-time PCR, sample preparation for microarrays, general molecular biology techniques. Experience with DNA/RNA purification and handling, RT-PCR is required. Proficiency in bioinformatic analysis and computer programming are a significant plus. Cell culture, and other techniques may be required for some projects.
Attention to details, and excellent record-keeping abilities are essential.