Assistant/Associate Project Scientist – Transposon biology and embryo development – Molecular and Cell Biology

University of California, Berkeley College Of Letters & Science - Biological Sciences Berkeley, CA, United States

About the position

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Assistant/Associate Project Scientist in the Lin He Lab, in the area of transposon biology and embryo development.
This position is needed to advance the Lin He Lab’s research on the roles of endogenous retroviruses in early embryonic development. The successful candidate will contribute specialized expertise in mouse embryo manipulation, live-cell imaging, and molecular analyses to investigate the mechanisms underlying these processes.

Responsibilities:

Design and perform experiments using mouse preimplantation embryos and mammalian cell culture systems.
Conduct molecular, cellular, biochemical, and developmental analyses.
Maintain detailed experimental records and manage research data.
Prepare manuscripts and present research findings.
Contribute to grant proposals.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Benefits: This position provides full benefits.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

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

Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)
Minimum of three years of post PhD research experience

Preferred qualifications

Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong publication record in peer reviewed journals
PhD in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, genetics, or a related field.
Demonstrated expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, embryo biology.
Experience studying gene expression, proteomics, and protein turnover is desirable, but not required.
Experience with mouse preimplantation embryos, mammalian cell culture, and molecular biology techniques is desirable.
Expertise with methods such as live-cell imaging, fluorescence microscopy, protein biochemistry, RNA biology is desirable
Expertise in preimplantation embryo manipulation, time-lapse imaging techniques, - RNA biochemistry and molecular biology.

How to apply

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

Apply link:

https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05613

Help contact:

lhe@berkeley.edu

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