Condensate Biophysics & Cell Biology Scientist

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks an Assistant/Associate Project Scientist in the lab of Dr. Gary Karpen to study condensate biophysics and cell biology. Focus on nucleoli and PCH interactions, in vivo analyses, and integrating physics with experiments.

The role includes imaging, genetics, biochemistry work, data analysis, safety, and mentoring students, with a Fall 2026 start and 100% effort. Open date Sep 1, 2026; final date Oct 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent international degree).
• At least two years of post-PhD research experience.
• Preferred: PhD or equivalent in molecular genetics, genomics, cell biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or related field.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals of research relevant to the job duties.
• Experience publishing lead-author primary research in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Experiments management: Conduct imaging, genetic, and biochemical assays.
• Data management and analysis: Organize, back up, and document research datasets. Quantify imaging, genomic, and biophysical data.
• Protocols and safety management: Optimize and standardize experimental SOPs. Ensure EH&S and lab safety compliance.
• Reagent management: Track fly stocks, cell lines, and reagents.
• Equipment management: Maintain and schedule microscopy equipment.
• Presenting research and attending lab meetings
• Contributing to grant proposals
• Mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral researchers

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

PhD or equivalent international degree in Molecular Genetics/Genomics/Cell Biology/Developmental Biology/Biochemistry/Biophysics or related field

Two years of post-PhD research experience

Tools

Drosophila genetics

Confocal microscopy

Live imaging

Genomics

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks an Assistant/Associate Project Scientist in the lab of Dr. Gary Karpen to study condensate biophysics and cell biology. Focus on nucleoli and PCH interactions, in vivo analyses, and integrating physics with experiments.

The role includes imaging, genetics, biochemistry work, data analysis, safety, and mentoring students, with a Fall 2026 start and 100% effort. Open date Sep 1, 2026; final date Oct 1, 2026.