University of California - Santa Cruz
Salama Lab: Research Specialist
University of California - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
Position overviewPosition title:
Salama Lab: Research Specialist (Junior and Assistant Specialist Ranks)Salary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100- $66,200.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 contingent upon performance and funding availability.Application Window
Open date:
July 3, 2024Next review date:
Friday, Aug 2, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Monday, Jun 30, 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
Professor Sofie Salama in the Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a research specialist. Under the direction of Professor Salama, the specialist will work as part of the UCSC Braingeneers Team to explore the evolution and development of the human brain using human and great ape organoid models of the developing brain. Experiments will include performing cell culture, electrophysiology and molecular biology. This work will involve culturing and modifying human and non-human primate pluripotent stem cells, generating brain organoids and characterizing them through electrophysiology, RNA and protein isolation and characterization.In addition to performing these duties, the specialist will support lab operations by assisting with ordering supplies, chemical waste disposal, equipment maintenance, and other related functions.The specialist will be expected to keep a detailed laboratory notebook and prepare written and oral reports describing experiment results. The specialist will also be expected to learn new techniques and implement protocols, have strong attention to detail, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, exercise good time management and problem-solving skills, and work effectively in a team environment.Applicants with expertise in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: pluripotent stem cell culture, brain organoid generation, electrophysiology, and modification of hiPSC lines using CRISPR or Adeno-associated viruses.The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)Bachelor's degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline.A minimum of one year of biological wet lab experience, including mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experiments.Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include contact information for three professional references.Cover Letter - A letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01795Help contact:
mkistler@ucsc.eduAbout UC Santa Cruz
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.UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.Job location
Santa Cruz, California
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Salama Lab: Research Specialist (Junior and Assistant Specialist Ranks)Salary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100- $66,200.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 contingent upon performance and funding availability.Application Window
Open date:
July 3, 2024Next review date:
Friday, Aug 2, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Monday, Jun 30, 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
Professor Sofie Salama in the Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a research specialist. Under the direction of Professor Salama, the specialist will work as part of the UCSC Braingeneers Team to explore the evolution and development of the human brain using human and great ape organoid models of the developing brain. Experiments will include performing cell culture, electrophysiology and molecular biology. This work will involve culturing and modifying human and non-human primate pluripotent stem cells, generating brain organoids and characterizing them through electrophysiology, RNA and protein isolation and characterization.In addition to performing these duties, the specialist will support lab operations by assisting with ordering supplies, chemical waste disposal, equipment maintenance, and other related functions.The specialist will be expected to keep a detailed laboratory notebook and prepare written and oral reports describing experiment results. The specialist will also be expected to learn new techniques and implement protocols, have strong attention to detail, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, exercise good time management and problem-solving skills, and work effectively in a team environment.Applicants with expertise in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: pluripotent stem cell culture, brain organoid generation, electrophysiology, and modification of hiPSC lines using CRISPR or Adeno-associated viruses.The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)Bachelor's degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline.A minimum of one year of biological wet lab experience, including mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experiments.Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include contact information for three professional references.Cover Letter - A letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01795Help contact:
mkistler@ucsc.eduAbout UC Santa Cruz
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.UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.Job location
Santa Cruz, California
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