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Molecular, Cell, & Devleopmental Biology: Research Specialist (Open until filled. Apply by 3/15/21)
University of California Santa Cruz
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Molecular, Cell, & Devleopmental Biology: Research Specialist (Open until filled. Apply by 3/15/21)

University of California Santa Cruz

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Posted:
February 13, 2021
Location:
Santa Cruz, California
Salary:
Open
Categories:
Academic/Faculty, Biological/Biomedical Sciences



Molecular, Cell, & Devleopmental Biology: Research Specialist (Open until filled. Apply by 3/15/21)



The Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a research specialist. Under the direction of Professor Douglas Kellogg, the research specialist will contribute to a research program focused on discovery of molecular mechanisms that control cell growth and size in yeast and mammalian cells. Research duties will include assisting with experiments that utilize protein biochemistry, molecular biology, yeast and mammalian cell culture, and fluorescence microscopy, and the selected candidate will be expected to stay up-to-date with the scientific literature in the field and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals as needed. The research specialist will also assist with lab management and be responsible for working with technical support staff, ordering supplies, and overseeing lab safety and chemical and reagent inventory. This position will require attention to detail, strong organizational skills, an ability to independently design and execute experiments, and an ability to work successfully as a member of a diverse, interdisciplinary research team.

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: M.S., M.A. or Ph.D. degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, biophysics, or a related field; and/or expertise in one or more of the following areas: protein biochemistry, yeast molecular and cell biology, mammalian cell culture and genome editing.

ACADEMIC TITLE
Junior Specialist - Specialist (see Rank Qualifications at https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/602.330.html)

SALARY
$44,500 to 78,200 annually - Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • B.S. or B.A. degree or higher (or equivalent foreign degree) in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, biophysics, or a related field, at the time of application.
  • A minimum of one year of post-baccalaureate research experience using molecular biology, biochemistry, or cell biology techniques in a research laboratory.

POSITION AVAILABLE
As soon as possible after initial review of the applications.

DURATION OF POSITION
Initial appointment will be full-time (100%) for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Reappointment may be considered contingent upon the availability of work and appropriate funding.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system. All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs.

APPLY AT https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00991
Please refer to Position # JPF00991-21T in all correspondence.

Documents/Materials
  • Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position (required)
  • Curriculum vitae (required)

Reference Requirement
Applicants must provide the names and contact information for three professional references. The hiring unit will request confidential letters* from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration. Please note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. 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.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Full consideration will be given to applications completed by March 15, 2021. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.

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, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.

UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.

The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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