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Assistant/Associate Project Scientist –Transposon biology and embryo development – Molecular and Cell Biology

Job #JPF05613
  • Molecular & Cell Biology / College of Letters & Science - Biological Sciences / UC Berkeley

Position overview

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: Table 37B. A reasonable full-time estimate for this position is $79,400 –$101,200
Percent time: 70
Anticipated start: Spring 2027
Position duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: November 9, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 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

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Assistant/Associate Project Scientist in the Lin He Lab, in the area of transposon biology and embryo development.

This position is needed to advance the Lin He Lab’s research on the roles of endogenous retroviruses in early embryonic development. The successful candidate will contribute specialized expertise in mouse embryo manipulation, live-cell imaging, and molecular analyses to investigate the mechanisms underlying these processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and perform experiments using mouse preimplantation embryos and mammalian cell culture systems.
  • Conduct molecular, cellular, biochemical, and developmental analyses.
  • Maintain detailed experimental records and manage research data.
  • Prepare manuscripts and present research findings.
  • Contribute to grant proposals.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Benefits: This position provides full benefits.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent international degree)

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Minimum of three years of post PhD research experience

Preferred qualifications
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Strong publication record in peer reviewed journals
  • PhD in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, genetics, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, embryo biology.
  • Experience studying gene expression, proteomics, and protein turnover is desirable, but not required.
  • Experience with mouse preimplantation embryos, mammalian cell culture, and molecular biology techniques is desirable.
  • Expertise with methods such as live-cell imaging, fluorescence microscopy, protein biochemistry, RNA biology is desirable
  • Expertise in preimplantation embryo manipulation, time-lapse imaging techniques, - RNA biochemistry and molecular biology.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05613

Help contact: lhe@berkeley.edu

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

Job location

Berkeley, CA