Staff Research Associate Cardiology

The Staff Research Associate (SRA) assists the principal investigator (PI) with active experiments and the daily tasks related to the operation of a biomedical research laboratory. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in graduate school in the biomedical sciences.

The SRA will have many duties relevant to these goals and it is expected that they will become increasing independent over time. It is expected that the SRA will become well-versed in multiple molecular and biochemical techniques to analyze tissues and cells, such as western blotting, qPCR, and generation of DNA constructs. They will also assist with various mouse model experiments and take an active role in mouse colony maintenance and lab organization and lab management.

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The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
 

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
 

The salary range for this position is $30.32 - $48.76 (Hourly Rate SRA 2), and $28.12 - $33.57 (Hourly Rate SRA 1).
 

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Department Description :

The Division of Cardiology at UCSF is one of the largest clinical, research, and training divisions within the Department of Medicine (DOM). It encompasses sub-specialty sections, including Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Critical Care Cardiology, Echocardiography, General Cardiology, Cardio-Oncology, Prevention, and others. The Division operates clinical practices, conducts research, and provides education to medical students, residents, fellows, and postdoctoral scholars. It has over 90 full-time faculty, 36 clinical fellows, and extensive research and administrative staff. Research focuses on chronic hypoxia sensing, cardiovascular complications from cancer therapies, and mechanisms of hypoxia adaptation using cell and mouse models. Areas of interest include hypoxia signaling, lipid metabolism, and cardiovascular disease, with a focus on pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, and obesity. The Division also investigates cardiovascular impacts of cancer therapies and develops pre-clinical models of pericarditis, combining biochemical assays and computational approaches.

Required Qualifications:

SRA 1 (9613)
 

• BA/BS in a related science (background in general biology, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, and chemistry) and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent training / experience.
• Prior publications or significant contributions to manuscripts.
• Experience with mouse colony maintenance and mouse breeding, or similar maintenance of live model organisms, such as yeast, flies, or plants (including experience gained in school).
• Experience with molecular cloning and biochemistry (including experience gained in school, but ideally through additional training).
• Experience with basic cell culture techniques (may be that which is acquired while in school).
• Experience accurately and successfully performing DNA and protein gel electrophoresis; western blotting; PCR; quantitative RT-PCR; standard cell culture; and DNA/RNA extractions from animal tissues and cell culture samples (may be that which is acquired while in school).
• Demonstrated knowledge of molarity, sterile technique, standard Mendelian genetic inheritance, and general microbiology.
• Demonstrated ability to perform standard data analysis and basic bioinformatics programming (such as Python, R, or Matlab).
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and present/organize data.
• Familiarity with experimental design (controls, technical vs biological replicates).
• Ability to independently analyze data (including Excel, Prism, Word; bioinformatics strongly desired) and devise follow up/trouble shooting experiments.
• Strong scientific writing skills (including writing hypotheses, aims, approaches, and anticipated results).
• Ability to review and discuss scientific literature.
• Ability to compile data and summarize research findings (both verbally and written).
• Strong interest in cardiovascular biology and physiology.
• Ability to maintain well organized workflows and protocols.

SRA 2 (9617)

• In addition to the above, a minimum of one or more years of recent, directly related work experience following degree completion utilizing techniques and methods required by the position.
• Master’s degree (desired but not essential).