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    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Biology/Molecular Genetics - San Francisco, CA, United States - University of California, Berkeley

    University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, Berkeley San Francisco, CA, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Staff Research Associate II (9612C), Plant & Microbial Biology About Berkeley

    At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included.

    Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

    The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

    When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners.

    In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .

    We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

    The Department of Plant & Microbial Biology is committed to the University of California's mission of dedicated research and to providing a superior education in plant biology, microbiology, and related life sciences.

    We integrate fast-changing technology and developments into our research and develop collaborative partnerships with other scientists and research institutions at UC Berkeley and around the world.

    Incumbent will participate in an NSF Plant Genome Research Program funded project (

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    investigating the intersection of circadian clock activity and low temperature tolerance mechanisms in sorghum and foxtail millet. The laboratory is located off campus at the Plant Gene Expression Center in Albany, CA. The incumbent will work together with a postdoctoral researcher and collaborators at University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

    Incumbent's primary responsibility is to organize and execute large scale collection of tissue samples from sorghum plants exposed to various light and temperature conditions, send samples to collaborators for transcriptomic, metabolomic, and lipidomic analysis, and storage of the data sets from collaborators multi-omics analysis of these samples.

    In addition, the incumbent will contribute to generation and maintenance of transgenic plant lines testing cold- and circadian clock-regulated promoters.

    Tissue collection, sample preparation, sample storage, accurately recording experimental metadata, and shipping samples to collaborators for analysis.
    Plant propagation and maintenance, monitoring operation of growth chambers.
    Establishing and maintaining a database of samples and bioinformatic data sets.
    Collaboration to exchange materials, receiving and filing bioinformatic data sets from collaborators.
    Collecting plant phenotype data, determine plant genotypes.
    Oral and written presentation of data to lab members.
    Performance of routine lab chores shared with all lab members.
    Prior wet-lab research experience outside of the classroom.
    Excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as superior writing and communication skills.
    Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a desire to work in a fast paced laboratory atmosphere


    Education/Training:
    ~ Bachelor's degree in plant biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology or genetics or equivalent experience / training.

    Experience in standard molecular biology techniques, including PCR, DNA extraction, agarose gel electrophoresis, etc.
    Experience scripting in R and Python is desirable but not required

    For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

    Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement.

    This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

    The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $58,490.This is an 18-month, 50%, full-time (20 hours per week), limited (temporary) position that is eligible for UC benefits.

    This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE).

    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, or protected veteran status.

    The University of California's Affirmative action policy .
    The University of California's Anti-Discrimination policy .
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