Jr/Asst Specialist

Application Window

Open date : June 28, 2024

Most recent review date : Saturday, Jul 13, 2024 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 : Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 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

Jr / Asst Specialist

Job Description

A Jr / Asst. specialist position is available in Dr. Haemel's clinical research group (40% effort for 1 year term appointment) () in the UCSF Department of Dermatology.

The Research Assistant will, under direct supervision of the investigator, acquire skills and knowledge of research data analysis relevant to autoimmune skin disease.

The Research Assistant will work on small projects or portions of projects within this scope. Specifically, the Research Assistant will assist with data collection and analysis for scoping and / or systematic reviews pertaining to autoimmune skin disease.

The Research Assistant will help with clinical data extraction from the electronic medical record (EMR) into spreadsheets / databases for further analysis for clinical studies.

Furthermore, the Research Assistant will participate in lab team meetings and statistics consultations and will help with manuscript, figure, and poster / presentation preparation.

Where applicable the Research Assistant may also assist with the preparation of IRB applications. Excellent communication skills with our diverse population of patients / research subjects will be valued and further honed, with direct opportunity for observation and feedback.

The Research Assistant will assist with research subject recruitment, visits, and related administrative tasks under the direct supervision of the investigator.

Required Qualifications :

• Well-developed and consistent organizational ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding aptitude in scientific writing
• Effectiveness with word processing / spreadsheets / databases

Preferred Qualifications, particularly for more senior positions :

• Experience with or exposure to clinical medicine including medical terminology
• Scientific curiosity and a strong motivation to contribute to the field of dermatology
• Prior medical research publications
• Fluency in at least one other language in addition to English

Education :

• Junior Specialists must possess a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or at least four years of research experience
• Assistant Specialist must possess a master's degree or a bachelor's degree with three or more years of research experience

Candidates must meet the basic qualifications at the time of appointment. Application materials must state qualifications and / or if pending upon submission.

Please apply online at and submit :

CV, cover letter and 3 reference contacts

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for a full-time position is $51,300-$65,900.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Cover Letter

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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.

Job location

San Francisco, CA