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The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Staff Research Associate

Research AnalystResearch AnalystFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 501-1,000

Location

United States

Posted

62 days ago

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0

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No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Staff Research Associate

UCSF

JOB SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the PI, this position supports research in the Upadhyay Laboratory investigating how gut bacterial metabolites regulate lung epithelial mitochondrial function during acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Building on published work demonstrating that Bifidobacterium adolescentis-derived L-lactate increases mitochondrial activity in lung epithelial cells and correlates with ARDS severity (Upadhyay et al., bioRxiv 2025), the SRA 1 will perform bacterial and mammalian cell culture, biochemical assays, and sample preparation under direct supervision of the PI. Specific techniques will include anaerobic bacterial culture, lung epithelial cell culture, Seahorse XF respirometry, RNA/protein isolation, qPCR, and western blotting. Training will be provided for all specialized techniques. Experience with laboratory methods and molecular biology is required. Experience with laboratory methods, computer skills, and molecular and cell biology is required.

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