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SalaryPosition 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: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf . The current base salary range for this position is $71,500-$91,000." Off-scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published systemwide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: August 28, 2024
Position duration: The initial appointment is for 2 years with a possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window
Open date: March 8, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Mar 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Apr 7, 2024 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
This position will be in the Jay Keasling Laboratory in the QB3 Institute, at UC Berkeley. The Keasling Laboratory focuses on engineering microorganisms to produce valuable chemicals from inexpensive, renewable resources.
The incumbent will be responsible for undertaking research to engineer yeast to produce vaccine adjuvant candidates. The researcher will organize and execute experiments, organize and analyze data, and write research papers describing the research and the results. The Assistant Project Scientist will also work with the PI to write proposals, write reports to funding agencies, and guide the research of undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral fellows working on the same project.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree.
Preferred qualifications
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, or equivalent.
The researcher should have experience engineering yeast to produce natural products, particularly terpenoids.
The researcher should have excellent knowledge of growing and cultivating yeast and analytical techniques.
Demonstrated experience in engineering yeast to produce natural products, particularly terpenoids.
Demonstrated experience of growing and cultivating yeast and analytical techniques.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04347
Help contact: m.p.mennie@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
Emeryville, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04347
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