Assistant Project Scientist position at University of California 1875 views

The University of California invites applications for a (Assistant Project Scientist – Associate Project Scientist, determined by experience) position in the Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology under the direction of Professor Susan Strome.

The position will require the candidate to employ excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as a willingness to work as an integral member of a research team. We have a preference for candidates with experience with C. elegans genetics, preparation of C. elegans sperm and sperm chromatin, chromatin immunoprecipitation, transcriptome profiling, and bioinformatic analysis.

Minimum starting salary $57,900 (Assistant rank) and $67,800 (Associate rank), commensurate with qualifications and experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in genetics, cell biology, or other relevant field; biochemistry, molecular biology, and at least two years of postdoctoral laboratory experience with genetics and molecular biology techniques including chromatin immunoprecipitation and RNA-sequencing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: For the Associate Project Scientist rank, a demonstrated record of two or more peer-reviewed publications. POSITION AVAILABLE: As soon as possible after the review of applications.

• TERM OF APPOINTMENT: The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon availability of funding.
• HOW TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include a cover letter that addresses how qualifications are met, curriculum vitae, and three confidential letters of recommendation*.

Applicants may also submit sample publications (a maximum of two will be accepted). Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.

• Refer to Position #JPF00435-17T in all correspondence.
• For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.
• CLOSING DATE: Initial review of applications will begin on April 13, 2017. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2018.
• All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.

https://apo.ucsc.edu/academic_employment/jobs/JPF00435-17T.pdf