Location: San Diego, CA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
La Jolla 9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92037, United States Payroll Title: SRA 1 Department: PEDIATRICS Hiring Pay Scale $28.69 - $34.22 / Hour Worksite: Campus Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 50% Union: RX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday ## **#140045 Staff Research Associate I - PEDIATRICS** **Filing Deadline: Tue 6/30/2026** **UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.** *UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment*: Apply by 6/18/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. *Reassignment Applicants*: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. # **DESCRIPTION** The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the UC San Diego School of Medicine, comprising approximately 171 faculty members, 50 postdoctoral fellows (MD and PhD), over 300 support staff, and 57 clinical residents and fellows across multiple divisions. The Department’s missions of research, education, and patient care are closely integrated and central to its goals. The Department has experienced substantial growth in recent years, with continued expansion anticipated across both its research and clinical programs. Under supervision, the incumbent will support laboratory studies investigating the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms regulating development of the neonatal innate immune system. This position assists with molecular biology, immunology, and translational research within a collaborative and innovative laboratory environment. The Research Associate will assist with molecular biology experiments and mouse studies related to neonatal lung disease and immune developm