Narlikar Lab - Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist
Application Window
Open date: April 24, 2024
Next review date: Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Oct 24, 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
Narlikar Lab - Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist
Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics
In this position, you will be working as a member of a research team to study chromatin proteins and chromatin structure biochemically. You will assemble different types of chromatin templates and utilize SF9-based and E.coli based protein expression to generate different chromatin regulators. Using the chromatin templates and chromatin regulators you will work with other team members to test specific mechanistic models. This position is well-suited for individuals who have a background in the fundamentals of chemistry and biochemistry.
Job Responsibilities:
- Generating and maintaining Sf9 cell lines and baculovirus stocks
- Reconstituting chromatin templates, purifying chromatin regulators, carrying out enzymological and phase-separation assays
- Participating in group meetings which include high-level scientific discussions and data interpretation
Required Qualifications:
- For the Junior rank, a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
- For the Assistant rank, a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
- For the Associate rank, a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of research experience.
- Highly organized, ability to pay attention to detail
- Comfort with quantitative analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in protein purification
- Experience in SF9 based protein expression
- Experience in enzymological assays
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300-$82,100.
Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05060 with a cover letter, CV, and contact information for one reference. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
(Optional)Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 1 required (contact information only)
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