Open Rank Project Scientist in Molecular Biology and Immunology of the Microbiome
Company: University of California - Riverside
Location: Riverside
Posted on: February 19, 2025
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Job Description:
Position overview
Position title:
Project Scientist
Salary range:
$74,100 - $195,000
Application Window
Open date: January 3, 2025
Next review date: Sunday, Mar 2, 2025 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
The Department of Molecular, Cell & Systems Biology at the
University of California, Riverside invites applicants for
open-rank, full-time positions as a Specialist, Project Scientist,
and Postdoc in Molecular Biology and Immunology of the Microbiome
to conduct applied research for the Brown Lab in Riverside, CA. The
purpose of this position is to assay microbiological determinants
of immunity in humans and animal models. The final candidate will
conduct research related to the ecology, evolution, and immune
response of/to the microbiome. The candidate will work with both
human clinical samples and animal models, with research questions
focusing on perinatal health and reproductive health. Research
projects will span microbiological, virological, and immunological
questions and there will be ample opportunities to develop
expertise with techniques in all fields. The start date for this
position is intended to be as soon as possible. Position rank will
be commensurate with qualifications.
Specialist Information:
https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02041
The current base pay range for this position is $53,100 -
$188,200.
Basic qualification that must be met by the date of application is
experience performing general molecular biology, microbiology,
and/or immunology techniques. This includes > 1-year experience
working in a research laboratory and demonstrated proficiency with
the following techniques: nucleic acid extraction, q/PCR,
preparation of amplicon/metagenome sequencing libraries, ELISAs/
ELISpots.
Additional qualification that must be met by the date of hire is a
BS or MS in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Public
Health, or related field.
Preferred qualifications include experience with: preparation of
single cell suspensions, cloning, microbiological cell culture,
eukaryotic cell culture, work with animal models, flow cytometry,
cell sorting.
Project Scientist Information:
https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02042
The current base pay range for this position is $74,100 -
$195,000.
Basic qualification that must be met by the date of application is
experience performing general molecular biology, microbiology,
and/or immunology techniques. This includes > 1-year experience
working in a research laboratory and demonstrated proficiency with
the following techniques: nucleic acid extraction, q/PCR,
preparation of amplicon/metagenome sequencing libraries, ELISAs/
ELISpots.
Additional qualification that must be met by the date of hire is a
Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Public Health,
or related field.
Preferred qualifications include experience with: preparation of
single cell suspensions, cloning, microbiological cell culture,
eukaryotic cell culture, work with animal models, flow cytometry,
cell sorting and work with organoid systems. Experience using
and/or developing bioinformatics pipelines and familiarity with R,
python, and shell scripting are desirable.
Postdoc Information: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02043
The current base pay range for this position is $66,737-
$80,034.
Basic qualification that must be met by the date of application is
experience performing general molecular biology, microbiology,
and/or immunology techniques. This includes > 1-year experience
working in a research laboratory and demonstrated proficiency with
the following techniques: nucleic acid extraction, q/PCR,
preparation of amplicon/metagenome sequencing libraries, ELISAs/
ELISpots.
Additional qualification that must be met by the date of hire is a
Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Public Health,
or related field.
Preferred qualifications include interest and experience with
public health and/or infectious disease research and questions and
experience with: preparation of single cell suspensions, cloning,
microbiological cell culture, eukaryotic cell culture, work with
animal models, flow cytometry, cell sorting, and experience working
with organoid systems. Experience using and/or developing
bioinformatics pipelines and familiarity with R, python, and shell
scripting is desirable.
Advancement through the Specialist and Project Scientist 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. This is not applicable to
Postdocs, since they receive an annual level increase.
To apply: submit a Curriculum Vitae (required), Cover Letter
(optional), Statement of Research (optional), Statement of Past
and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and
Inclusive Excellence (required), and the contact information for
three references to the UC Recruit link next to the appropriate
position, listed above. Please note, you must apply to each
recruitment to be considered for evaluation for each position.
Review of applications will commence on January 19, 2025, and will
continue once a month until position is filled. For full
consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications
prior to the 19th of every month.
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Bryan
Brown, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Molecular, Cell
and Systems Biology, at bbrown@ucr.edu. For questions on
application procedures and requirements, please contact Ms. Ruth
Pelen, Academic Personnel, at ruth.pelen@ucr.edu.
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.
Lab: https://itsmisterbrown.github.io/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Experience performing general molecular biology, microbiology,
and/or immunology techniques. This includes > 1-year experience
working in a research laboratory and demonstrated proficiency with
the following techniques: nucleic acid extraction, q/PCR,
preparation of amplicon/metagenome sequencing libraries, ELISAs/
ELISpots.
Preferred qualifications
Experience with: preparation of single cell suspensions, cloning,
microbiological cell culture, eukaryotic cell culture, work with
animal models, flow cytometry, cell sorting and work with organoid
systems. Experience using and/or developing bioinformatics
pipelines and familiarity with R, python, and shell scripting are
desirable.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02042
Help contact: ruth.pelen@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
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 (HSRU). 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.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.
For the University of California policies on Affirmative Action,
Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment
Policy, see below.
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.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to
disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or
judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that
they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for
misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged
misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing
conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including,
but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting
sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment,
discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the
employer.
For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment
Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action and
Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy please visit:
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for
Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Job location
Riverside, CA
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