Assistant Specialist in Fungal Genomics

Details

Posted: 12-May-24

Location: Riverside, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: JPF01928

The Department of Microbiology & Plant Pathology at the University of California invites applicants for a full-time Assistant Specialist to conduct applied research for the Glassman Lab in Riverside, CA. This position will start on 10/1/2024. The purpose of this position is to conduct research related to fungal genomics.

The current base pay range for this position is $59,200 - $65,900.

Basic qualifications for this position that must be met by the date of application include: PhD in fungal genomics and at least 6 years post PHD experience.

Additional qualifications for this position that must be met by the date of hire include: Expertise in fungal genomics including assembly and annotation of Pac Bio Hi Fi genomes.

Preferred qualifications for this position include: None

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HRSU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Advancement through the Specialist ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

To apply: submit a CV, Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence, and the contact information for 3 references to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01928 . Review of applications will commence on June 10, 2024, and proceed until position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications prior to the above date.

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Sydney Glassman, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, at [email protected] . For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Melissa Resendez, Academic Personnel, at [email protected] .

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy: As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.