Biomolecular Engineering Junior Specialist (Russell Lab)

Position overview
Position title: Biomolecular Engineering Junior Specialist (Russell Lab)
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300 - $54,600.
Percent time: Full-time (100%)
Anticipated start: As soon as possible after initial review of the applications.
Position duration: Initial appointment will be 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 the availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: January 22, 2024

Next review date: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jan 21, 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

The hiring unit, within the Biomolecular Engineering Department at UCSC focuses on research and education at the intersection of biology, computer science, and engineering, to drive advances in areas such as genomics, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, and biomolecular modeling.

Under the direction of Assistant Professor Russell, the research specialist will contribute towards genomic data production and analysis, Drosophila maintenance, and Wolbachia and Drosophila candidate gene testing through confocal imaging and cytological analysis.

An ideal candidate would have general knowledge in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, cell biology, developmental biology, and bioinformatics (e.g., bash, python, common bioinformatics software for short read alignment and analysis).

Special consideration will be given to candidates with any of the following areas of expertise:

• Hands-on wet-lab expertise in plate-scale Illumina library preparation with Tn5 transposase, Drosophila genetic crosses, and Drosophila ovary dissection and preparation for confocal imaging.

• Dry-lab expertise in short-read alignment and python pipeline use, as well as image analysis in ImageJ/FIJI.

The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

Russell Lab: https://russellsymbiosislab.engineering.ucsc.edu/

Biomolecular Engineering Department: https://engineering.ucsc.edu/departments/biomolecular-engineering/

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Baccalaureate degree (or an equivalent foreign degree) in biology, chemistry, bio-engineering, biotechnology, or bioinformatics.
• A minimum of one year’s experience making plate-scale Illumina sequencing libraries from genomic DNA.
• A minimum of one year’s experience performing Drosophila genetic crosses and stock maintenance.
• A minimum of one year’s experience with biological sample preparation for confocal microscopy.
• Coding experience (e.g., bash, python, C++, R).

Application Requirements
Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements before preparing their application.

Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01674

Help contact: [email protected]

About UC Santa Cruz

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Job location
Santa Cruz, California