Assistant/Associate Project Scientist -Transposon biology and embryo development - Molecular and Cell Biology

Berkeley International; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks an Assistant/Associate Project Scientist in the Lin He Lab to advance research on endogenous retroviruses in early embryonic development. You will apply mouse embryo manipulation, live-cell imaging, and molecular analyses to uncover mechanisms governing these processes.

The role involves experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant support, and mentoring of students. This is a full-time appointment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent international degree).
• Experience in designing and performing experiments with mouse preimplantation embryos and mammalian cell culture.
• Strong record of manuscript preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments using mouse preimplantation embryos and mammalian cell culture systems.
• Conduct molecular, cellular, biochemical, and developmental analyses.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and manage research data.
• Prepare manuscripts and present research findings.
• Contribute to grant proposals.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

Mouse embryo manipulation

Live-cell imaging

Molecular analyses

Education

PhD

Job description

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Assistant/Associate Project Scientist in the Lin He Lab, in the area of transposon biology and embryo development.

This position is needed to advance the Lin He Lab’s research on the roles of endogenous retroviruses in early embryonic development. The successful candidate will contribute specialized expertise in mouse embryo manipulation, live-cell imaging, and molecular analyses to investigate the mechanisms underlying these processes.

Responsibilities:

• Design and perform experiments using mouse preimplantation embryos and mammalian cell culture systems.
• Conduct molecular, cellular, biochemical, and developmental analyses.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and manage research data.
• Prepare manuscripts and present research findings.
• Contribute to grant proposals.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Benefits: This position provides full benefits.

PhD (or equivalent international degree)