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Junior/Assistant Specialist - Koshland Lab - Department of Molecular & Cell Biology

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Position overview

Position title: Junior/Assistant Specialist
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf]. The current base salary range for this position is $49,000 – $63,000. ‘Off-scale salaries’ which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: June 2023
Position duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Position description

The Koshland laboratory uses budding yeast to study fundamental processes in cell biology. Our approach has been to develop novel genetic reagents and cell biological methods to analyze these complex processes in vivo, coupled with the development and exploitation of in vitro assays to reveal underlying molecular mechanisms. Together these approaches have allowed us to make significant contributions to following three areas of research: Higher Order Chromosome Structure, The Maintenance of Genome Integrity (chromosome number and integrity), and Stress Tolerance.

Responsibilities:

  • This position will focus on the execution and quantification of fixed and live cell imaging experiments.
  • Perform candidate-based and unbiased genetic screening with yeast, standard molecular biology and yeast genetic experiments for strain and plasmid construction.
  • Laboratory maintenance through keeping of adequate stocks and ordering supplies.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Bachelor's degree or enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, or equivalent international degree.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree.
• Experience with nucleic acid extraction, PCR, cloning, transformation, site directed mutagenesis.
• Experience in microscopy.
• Experience with yeast genetics.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to be detail-oriented and well organized.
• Skilled in computer programming (Python, MATLAB, R).
• Skills in biochemistry including large scale native and denaturing protein extract preparation, imuno-isolation and biochemical analysis.

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.

Reference requirements
  • 1-3 required (contact information only)

Letters of reference are not required at this time. We will seek your permission before contacting your references. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03926

Help contact: koshland@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

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

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