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Junior/Assistant Specialist - microbial genetics - Koshland Lab - Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology

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(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t24-b.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$64,700.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: Summer 2025

Position duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.

Application Window
Open date: April 30, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, May 30, 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

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Junior/Assistant Specialist in the Koshland Lab, in the area of microbial genetics.

The Koshland laboratory studies higher-order chromosome structure in wild-type and mutant budding yeast using cutting-edge imaging, cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The goal is to understand fundamental chromosome metabolism in all eukaryotes and to interrogate the contribution of chromosome structure defects to disease and birth defects.

The Junior/Assistant Specialist will provide a variety of support and research functions within the Koshland lab. Primary responsibilities include:

- Using genome editing and cell biology to generate hypothesis-driven genetic experiments
- Preparing data for verbal presentations, figures, and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
- Conducting research in a collaborative environment with an appreciation for lab safety and an environment that values respect and collegiality
- Assisting and participating in the maintenance and running of the lab including managing equipment, ordering supplies, and assisting with lab organization

Lab: https://mcb.berkeley.edu/labs/koshland/

Contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/academic-researchers/contract/

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrollment in a Bachelor's (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 an area of molecular and cell biology such as biochemistry, genetics or cell biology
- Completion of an upper division course in genetics is strongly preferred.
- Coursework in molecular biology and biochemistry.
- Experience working in a research lab.
- Basic molecular biology techniques.
- Ability to design and interpret experiments.
- Ability to prepare figures for manuscripts.
- Demonstrated proficiency in working as part of a research team.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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


• Cover Letter (Optional)


• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04893

Help contact: koshland@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

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The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity 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 more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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.

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.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.


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Job location
Berkeley, CA


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04893