Assistant Project Scientist-Dernburg Lab-Qb3

Position overview Position title: Mechanobiology and Imaging Specialist
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf . A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,400-$87,000.
Percent time: 100%
Position duration: The initial appointment is for a minimum of 1 year duration with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window
Open date: May 22, 2023
Next review date: Monday, Jun 5, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Jun 22, 2023 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 Dernburg group investigates chromosome organization and dynamics. We focus on meiosis, the specialized cell division process that gives rise to reproductive cells such as sperm, eggs, pollen, and spores. Meiotic errors underlie many human birth defects such as Down Syndrome, and also contribute to human infertility, especially in older women. Successful meiosis requires a unique series of chromosome interactions: each chromosome must pair with its homologous partner, and these paired chromosomes then exchange genetic information through homologous recombination. Crossover recombination gives rise to genetic diversity, and also creates physical links between chromosomes that enable them to segregate away from each other. We investigate how these processes are executed and regulated, using the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans as an experimental model.
The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to join the lab of Professor Abby Dernburg in the California Institute of Quantitative Biosciences (QB3) as an Assistant Project Scientist. The successful candidate will work on a project to investigate the dynamics of chromosomal and nuclear organization during C. elegans oogenesis and the mechanisms of oocyte quality control. The work will involve generating, maintaining, and archiving C. elegans strains, performing experiments using in vivo imaging, immunofluorescence, and in situ hybridization, 3-dimensional image reconstruction and analysis, and manuscript preparation.
Lab : https://mcb.berkeley.edu/labs/dernburg/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree.
Preferred qualifications
Strong background in chromosome biology, cell division, and/or cytoskeleton dynamics, and familiarity with mechanobiology of the nucleus, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications or preprints.
Experience in Biophysics, Cell Biology, Genetics, or an aligned field.
Experience in Postdoctoral research or a highly independent Ph.D. project.
Expertise in high-resolution and real-time fluorescent microscopy.
Familiarity with computational methods for analyzing complex biological data, including statistical methods.
A working knowledge of MATLAB and/or ImageJ.
Software and microscope maintenance skills are highly desirable.
Experience with genetic model organisms, especially C. elegans, is highly desirable.
Demonstrated expertise in tool development for cell and developmental biology.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Experience in preparation of figures and manuscripts for publication.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise undergraduate students.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Please provide an updated CV listing date of Ph.D. degree and all positions held since Ph.D., as well as all publications and presentations.
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03879
Help contact: [email protected]
Campus Information
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Job location
Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03879
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