BioEngineering Research Specialist: Microbiome Metabolites

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guthrie lab in the Department of BioEngineering at UC Berkeley seeks an Associate Specialist/Full Specialist to advance research on diet-derived microbiota-dependent metabolites (MDMs). You will design and execute experiments using molecular biology, multi-omics, and mass spectrometry to characterize MDMs and study their effects in vivo and in vitro.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, analyze large omics data, and contribute to manuscript preparation and grant writing, while

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent international degree (required).
• PhD or MD (preferred) in related field.
• Strong time management and communication skills; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in molecular biology, multi-omics, histology, and gnotobiotic animal studies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to identify and characterize MDMs using molecular biology, multi-omics, and mass spectrometry.
• Investigate physiological effects of MDMs using gnotobiotic animal models and in vitro systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, analyze large-scale omics data, and contribute to manuscript preparation and grant writing.
• Mentor junior lab members and participate in seminars and scientific discussions.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Research productivity

Laboratory techniques

Education

Master's degree or equivalent international degree

PhD or MD (preferred)

Job description

The Guthrie lab in the Department of BioEngineering at UC Berkeley seeks an Associate Specialist/Full Specialist to advance research on diet-derived microbiota-dependent metabolites (MDMs). You will design and execute experiments using molecular biology, multi-omics, and mass spectrometry to characterize MDMs and study their effects in vivo and in vitro.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, analyze large omics data, and contribute to manuscript preparation and grant writing, while