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Junior/Assistant Specialist - Systems Biology - Center for Computational Biology

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Position overview

Salary range: $49,000 - $63,000
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: Summer 2022
Position duration: 12 months

Position description

The Staller lab at the Center for Computational Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, is seeking a junior or assistant specialist to conduct research in transcriptional regulation and systems biology. The Staller lab combines high-throughput experiments and machine learning to study the transcriptional activation domains, the regions of transcription factors that engage coactivators to regulate gene expression.

The Junior or Assistant Specialist Employee will join the research group of Dr. Max Staller with a focus on molecular biology techniques including DNA isolation, PCR, Illumina sequencing library preparation, and human tissue culture. Experience with these techniques is not required and training will be provided. This position will also include training for constructing and assaying state-of-the-art plasmid libraries.

Responsibilities include cell culture, transfecting cells, extracting nucleic acids, creating Illumina sequencing libraries, organizing the lab, ordering reagents, maintaining the cell culture room, making media, preparing DNA for transfections. There will be opportunities for the candidate to develop computer coding skills, learn analysis of high-throughput sequencing data, and to assist driving the direction of the project.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

B.A. or equivalent International Degree or enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program (or equivalent international degree program)

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree)

Preferred qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field
  • Interest in transcriptional regulation and/or evolution
  • Experience in laboratory research
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture
  • Organized and attentive to detail
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Interest in learning new techniques
  • Interest in or experience with computer programming

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Statement of Research

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03499

Help contact: mstaller@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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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.

Job location

Berkeley, CA