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Berkeley, CA | United States

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Job description

Assistant Researcher - Microbiome Cultivation and Characterization - Innovative Genomics Institute

Position overview
Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: . The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $87,100 - $113,900. Off-scale salaries' and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: Spring 2024

Position duration: 2 years with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds

Application Window
Open date: January 3, 2024

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jan 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Feb 2, 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

The Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) is a multidisciplinary research laboratory focused on genome engineering and potential applications in agriculture, microbiology, and biomedicine. It is a joint venture between UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco, with the administrative operations located on the Berkeley campus. This position is located at the UC Berkeley campus.

The IGI is presently seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to develop an independent research program focused on engineering microbial communities for climate change mitigation, improved food production, and better human health. Specific goals will be engineering and evaluation of new genome editing enzymes to reprogram microbial community functions, discovery and improvement of microbial gene delivery systems, development of advanced methodologies to infer gene functions and genetic interactions in non-model and non-isolated microbial community members, establishment of broad host range metabolic selection markers, and application of these technologies to engineer natural and model microbial communities to positively impact agriculture, climate, and human health.

The Research Scientist will collaborate with other investigators at UCB and the Doudna Lab, affiliated universities, and labs in the use of genome editing to engineer microbial community function. Occasional travel will be required.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD (or equivalent international degree)

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
5 years of postdoctoral experience.

Preferred qualifications
PhD or equivalent international degree in Chemical, Biological Engineering, Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology, Systems Biology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology.
1-2 years full time research experience (including metagenomics) following postdoctoral studies.
Experience publishing multiple articles and/or patents.
Experience collaborating with labs in a wide variety of areas.
Experience working with microbiota within mouse models.
Experience in engineering and improving genome editing tools.
Experience in microbial community editing projects.
Experience with standard and anaerobic cultivation of non-model microorganisms and microbial communities.
Experience with genetic editing of non-model microorganisms.
Experience with the development of model microbial communities.
Experience with next-generation sequencing.
Experience with bioinformatic analysis of next-generation sequencing data.
Experience writing, leading, and managing grants, and securing own funding.
Experience with mentorship of undergraduates, graduate students, and/or technicians.
Experience with professional speaking engagements.
The ideal candidates will have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, participate in efficient and open collaboration, and enjoy engaging with a diverse group of researchers. The ideal candidates will also be innovative and able to synergize various ideas and approaches, while exercising sound judgment to evaluate and take acceptable risks.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

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