Jr. Specialist - Abuabara Research Group

Application Window

Open date: March 19, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Apr 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Sep 19, 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

Jr. Specialist – Abuabara Research Group

We are a research group studying atopic dermatitis disease course and comorbidities, environmental drivers of inflammatory skin disease, comparative effectiveness of treatments, and skin barrier function and aging.

The individual hired for this position will support ongoing research projects. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with patient visits and laboratory testing, including coordinating schedules, collecting samples, and ensuring proper documentation
• Conducting literature searches and background research to support study design, manuscripts, and grant proposals
• Performing data checks, quality control, and proofreading for manuscripts, reports, and presentations
• Setting up and managing REDCap surveys, including survey design, data entry, and troubleshooting
• Generating tables, figures, and visual summaries of study results for presentations and publications
• Cleaning, retrieving, and organizing datasets, ensuring data integrity and consistency
• Assisting with study protocols, regulatory documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Supporting team meetings and contributing to discussions on study design, data interpretation, and problem-solving
• Collaborating with research staff, clinicians, and trainees to facilitate smooth project workflow

Funding for this position is available for two years from the date of hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must possess a BA/BS degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience, at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interest in learning and contributing to clinical and epidemiologic research
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based research environment
• Experience with patient-facing research activities
• Experience with REDCap, data analysis, or manuscript preparation

Please apply online with a CV and cover letter. Applicants’ materials must list pending qualifications. Applicants must have required qualifications by time of hire.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600.

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

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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

San Francisco, CA