Associate Specialist – Lim lab
San Francisco, CA
Updated: May 01
Application Window
Open date: April 30, 2026
Next review date: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Oct 30, 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 – Lim lab
The Associate Specialist will conduct genetic, molecular biology and biochemical studies of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in neural development and translational science. Duties include lncRNA-based proximity labeling of RNA, DNA and proteins to determine the interactome of a lncRNA regulator of neurogenesis. CRISPR-based engineering will also be used to develop neural lncRNAs as therapeutic targets and biomarkers.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
- Experience with CRISPR-based tools and neural development.
- Knowledge and experimental experience with lncRNA function in mouse models of neural development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with RNA in situ hybridization as a tool for proximity based labeling of RNA, DNA and proteins.
- Bioinformatic/computation skills necessary for analyzing RNA/DNA/Protein interactomes.
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $75,600 - $88,000.
Click here to apply.
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 (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (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.
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Job location
San Francisco, CA
Application Window Open date: April 30, 2026 Next review date: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Saturday, Oct 30, 2027 at 11:59 pm (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 – Lim lab The Associate Specialist will conduct genetic, molecular biology and biochemical studies of long noncoding RN - As (lnc. RN - As) in neural development and translational science. Duties include lnc. RNA-based proximity labeling of RNA, DNA and proteins to determine the interactome of a lnc. RNA regulator of neurogenesis. CRISPR-based engineering will also be used to develop neural lnc. RN - As as therapeutic targets and biomarkers. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization. Experience with CRISPR-based tools and neural development. Knowledge and experimental experience with lnc. RNA function in mouse models of neural development. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with RNA in situ hybridization as a tool for proximity based labeling of RNA, DNA and proteins. Bioinformatic/computation skills necessary for analyzing RNA/ DNA/ Protein interactomes. See Table 24 B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $75,600 - $88,000. Click here to apply. 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 (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (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.
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