Senior Research Associate or Research Scientist / Staff Research Scientist - In Vivo (Jain Lab)
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Location: San Francisco, CA 94112
Description:
Category:
Science
Lab/Area:
Jain Lab
Description:
Who we are:
The Gladstone Institutes is a distinguished independent, not-for-profit research institution dedicated to advancing human health through cutting-edge medical research and education. Our work spans neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, immunology, and stem cell biology, with a focus on overcoming disease. With a team of approximately 600 members, including renowned leaders in science and biomedicine, Gladstone operates across five institutes, alongside various centers and programs. Located at the Mission Bay Campus in an award-winning building, Gladstone offers competitive salaries and benefits, providing an optimal environment for individuals to realize their full potential and make a meaningful impact on global health.
About the role:
The Jain Lab at UCSF and Gladstone Institutes is pioneering efforts to revitalize the field of nutritional biology by integrating modern in vivo approaches to understand how dietary nutrients, such as vitamins, influence both inborn errors of metabolism and complex diseases. We aim to unravel disease mechanisms and tailor nutrient and environmental interventions to prevent or mitigate these diseases. We are seeking a highly skilled In Vivo Staff Scientist to join our team and lead large-scale rodent studies that explore the impact of dietary variations on health and disease. Check out our lab website for more info:
https://www.ishajainlab.com/
What you will do:
What you will need:
Why you want to work for us:
At the Jain Lab, you'll be part of a team that is redefining the role of nutrition in disease prevention and treatment. You'll have the opportunity to:
*** To apply, please send your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and contact details for at least two references.
If this role is not for you
Please stay in touch and to see a complete list of our open career opportunities, please visit:
https://gladstone.org/careers
Hiring Range:
Senior Research Associate $84,198 $99,056
Research Scientist $92,617 - $108,960
Staff Research Scientist $96,559.26 - $113,599.13
* Salary will be commensurate with education and experience
Gladstone Perks & Benefits
Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment.
Science
Lab/Area:
Jain Lab
Description:
Who we are:
The Gladstone Institutes is a distinguished independent, not-for-profit research institution dedicated to advancing human health through cutting-edge medical research and education. Our work spans neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, immunology, and stem cell biology, with a focus on overcoming disease. With a team of approximately 600 members, including renowned leaders in science and biomedicine, Gladstone operates across five institutes, alongside various centers and programs. Located at the Mission Bay Campus in an award-winning building, Gladstone offers competitive salaries and benefits, providing an optimal environment for individuals to realize their full potential and make a meaningful impact on global health.
About the role:
The Jain Lab at UCSF and Gladstone Institutes is pioneering efforts to revitalize the field of nutritional biology by integrating modern in vivo approaches to understand how dietary nutrients, such as vitamins, influence both inborn errors of metabolism and complex diseases. We aim to unravel disease mechanisms and tailor nutrient and environmental interventions to prevent or mitigate these diseases. We are seeking a highly skilled In Vivo Staff Scientist to join our team and lead large-scale rodent studies that explore the impact of dietary variations on health and disease. Check out our lab website for more info:
https://www.ishajainlab.com/
What you will do:
- Design, perform, and manage large-scale rodent (mouse) experiments that assess the effects of dietary nutrients on disease progression.
- Conduct a wide range of in vivo assessments, including general mouse phenotyping, whole-animal physiology, behavior experiments, metabolic tests, and tissue pathology.
- Perform basic mouse surgeries and manage animal welfare in alignment with institutional guidelines.
- Develop protocols for testing dietary interventions and their impact on inborn errors of metabolism and complex diseases.
- Collaborate closely with lab members to design experiments, analyze data, and interpret findings related to disease mechanisms and metabolic health.
- Contribute to publications, grant writing, and presentation of research at internal and external conferences.
- Mentor junior lab members and maintain a collaborative research environment.
What you will need:
- 7+ years of related experience for individuals with a BS/BA
- PhD preferred in physiology, molecular biology, or a related field, with significant experience in In Vivo research using mouse models.
- Expertise in whole-animal physiology, behavior experiments, metabolic testing, and tissue pathology.
- Proficiency in performing basic mouse surgeries and handling large cohorts of animals.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects.
- A proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Why you want to work for us:
At the Jain Lab, you'll be part of a team that is redefining the role of nutrition in disease prevention and treatment. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Conduct high-impact research on the cutting edge of in vivo nutritional biology.
- Investigate novel dietary interventions to combat metabolic diseases and disorders.
- Collaborate with a team of dedicated scientists in a supportive, innovative environment.
- Contribute to publications, grants, and the advancement of personalized nutrition strategies for disease prevention.
*** To apply, please send your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and contact details for at least two references.
If this role is not for you
Please stay in touch and to see a complete list of our open career opportunities, please visit:
https://gladstone.org/careers
Hiring Range:
Senior Research Associate $84,198 $99,056
Research Scientist $92,617 - $108,960
Staff Research Scientist $96,559.26 - $113,599.13
* Salary will be commensurate with education and experience
Gladstone Perks & Benefits
- People-work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.
- A meaningful place to grow and learn-whether it's your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone's mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow's leaders in an inspiring and diverse environment.
- Healthy work/life balance-you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.
- Compensation-competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
- Excellent benefits-generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.
Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment.