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Junior/Assistant Specialist - Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology - School of Public Health

Job #JPF05004
  • School of Public Health / School of Public Health / UC Berkeley

Position overview

Position title: Junior Specialist or 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 current salary scales for this position. https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t24-b.pdf. A reasonable full-time salary estimate for this position is $55,000 - $70,700.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: November 2025
Position duration: This is a one-year term with the possibility of renewal, contingent on performance and availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: July 15, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Aug 15, 2025 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

A Junior or Assistant Specialist position is available in the Dr. Filipa Rijo-Ferreira Laboratory in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, Berkeley Public Health. The Rijo-Ferreira Lab investigates how the daily rhythms of hosts, vectors, and parasites influence the outcome of parasitic diseases, such as malaria and sleeping sickness.

The Rijo-Ferreira Lab combines molecular parasitology, mosquito development, mammalian physiology, and neuroscience to investigate the role of circadian rhythms in the evolution and transmission of parasitic infections. Circadian rhythms provide an advantage to organisms from bacteria to humans; thus, a deeper understanding of the daily biology of parasites will enable the design of effective interventions.

The Rijo-Ferreira Lab seeks a Junior or Assistant Specialist to provide technical support for interdisciplinary, NIH-funded projects under the direction of Dr. Filipa Rijo-Ferreira. The primary purpose of the position is to participate in scientific projects, conduct experiments, and perform organizational and laboratory operational duties.

Lab: https://rijoferreiralab.com/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  • Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent or enrolled in bachelor’s (or international equivalent) program
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent international degree)
Preferred qualifications
  • BA in biological sciences or similar fields.
  • Self-motivated, energetic and able to work in a diverse team environment.
  • Significant experience with tissue culture and common techniques in molecular biology.
  • Experience working with human pathogens or immunology unology.
  • Strong organizational skills and problem solving.
  • High flexibility in work schedule.
  • Experience working with BSL2 pathogens path.
  • Experience working with parasites or other microbes.
  • Strong understanding of microbial pathogenesis or neuroscience through coursework and research.
  • Experience with mouse models.
  • Experience with mosquitos.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

  • Cover Letter - 1-2 Pages

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05004

Help contact: michelle1@berkeley.edu

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Job location

Berkeley, CA