JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent in this position will independently execute research in the Upadhyay Laboratory investigating how gut bacterial metabolites regulate lung epithelial mitochondrial function during acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Building on published findings that Bifidobacterium adolescentis-derived L-lactate increases mitochondrial activity in lung epithelial cells and correlates with ARDS severity (Upadhyay et al., bioRxiv 2025 Nat Cell Biol ), the SRA 2 will work under general supervision to advance a mechanistic understanding of the gut-lung axis in critical illness. The SRA 2 is expected to bring demonstrated laboratory proficiency, execute experiments with independence, troubleshoot problems before escalating to the PI, and contribute to data analysis and scientific communication.
This position will be working under the general supervision of Dr. Vaibhav Upadhyay at the Upadhyay Laboratory, Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine and Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, UCSF Parnassus campus.
About UCSF
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.
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UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .
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