USF Laboratory Course Assistant Position: Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology Lab

Location: 
United States
Job Posted Date: 
December 7, 2020
Opportunities: 
Academic Positions
Internship Positions
Part-time Positions
Population: 
Life Sciences

Laboratory teaching positions available for spring semester at the University of San Francisco! 

Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratory (BTEC686) Course Assistant (not responsible for teaching a lab section alone)

Lab section: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:55 pm-9:45 pm

Instructor meeting to be arranged with course faculty

This course is for Biotechnology Professional Science Masters (PSM) students in the first year of their degree program. The ideal candidate for this position will be a current or recent PhD student or a postdoc who routinely uses molecular biology techniques such as PCR, DNA cloning, recombinant protein expression and purification, and mammalian tissue cell culture manipulation. The candidate should have a strong familiarity with the current scientific literature in the areas listed above. The person in this position should be able to draw on his or her scientific experience to help guide and assist the students with all aspects of their projects in the lab.

It is expected that this lab will be taught in person on campus. USF has standard pandemic policies in place.

Job Requirements: 

PhDs and graduate students will be considered, teaching experience not required. Compensation is $3950 per section for the semester (no benefits).

International scholars: International students/postdocs are advised to contact the UCSF International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) to determine eligibility for a paid parttime teaching position outside of UCSF under your particular visa. USF cannot assist with visa issues. International scholars on a J-1 visa can teach at USF, but must submit a letter of support from their principal investigator with their application to USF, and obtain official permission through ISSO if an offer of hire is made.

Domestic and international scholars: It is your responsibility to verify that external employment is allowed for your particular situation (e.g., some visas and fellowships do not allow outside employment).

How to Apply: 

E-mail your application to Deneb Karentz as a single PDF file.

Review of applications will start Dec 14 and continue until positions are filled.

Your application must be named yourlastname_S21.pdf. Complete applications require the following (incomplete applications will not be considered):

1. Cover letter addressed to Deneb Karentz. Cover letter should include an explanation of your qualifications to teach the course(s) you are applying for.

2. Separate page (with your name at the top) listing the courses, specific section times you could be considered for in order of preference. If you have no time preferences, please indicate that on this page of your application.

3. Your CV, with a “Teaching Experience” section, if applicable.

4. List of three references with a description of your relationship and complete contact information, including the person’s position, phone and e-mail. (Do not submit reference letters, but please let your references know they may be contacted about your application.)

5. International scholars on a J-1 visa must submit a letter of support from their Principal Investigator with their application to USF.

Location: 
San Francisco
Greater Bay Area
Peninsula
California