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Jr./Asst. Specialist-California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences

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Position description

Translation regulation is an emerging paradigm in our understanding of gene regulation in humans. However, our understanding of the molecular basis for translation regulation is sparse. Future advances in our understanding will require studying the biochemistry and biophysics of translation from endogenously purified human translation machinery. This will require genome editing of human cell lines to enable these mechanistic studies.

Responsibilities:
The candidate will work on genome editing technologies in human cells aimed at modifying genes for translation components. The Jr/Asst. Specialist will carry out genome editing experiments in consultation with graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the laboratory. The Jr/Asst. Specialist will also need to keep an organized laboratory notebook, and communicate clearly with neighboring labs about technology developments in genome editing.

Minimum/Basic Qualifications required at the time of application:
The candidate must have a B.S. or equivalent in a field related to Molecular and Cell Biology.

Additional Qualifications required by start date:
Experience with cloning, light microscopy, sterile technique, microbial culturing, and biochemistry.

The candidate must also have demonstrated ability in using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in human cells. The candidate must also have carried out protein purifications and RNA synthesis.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with bioinformatics capabilities will be preferred.

Annual Salary Range: $38,856 - -$48,048 depending on experience. This is a full-time, one-year position with the possibility of extension.

How to apply:
To apply, please go to the following link: http://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00738 Applicants should submit the following materials:

  • A cover letter
  • A curriculum vitae
  • Contact information for 3 references

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.

This position will be open until filled. If you have any difficulty uploading your application or any questions, please email Natasha Singh at n.sigh@berkeley.edu.

The University of California 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.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)