Entrepreneurial Genome Scientist

1000scholars; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) on the UC Berkeley campus invites applications for Assistant Project Scientists as part of the IGI Entrepreneurial Fellows Program. Fellows will develop research programs using genome engineering and biotechnology tools to address climate change, food production, and human health, with mentorship from senior scientists and business advisors.

Responsibilities include aligning with IGI research programs, collaborating with IGI investigators, and

Responsibilities

• Specific goals will be determined by the applicant and aligned with IGI’s current research programs.
• Research topics include rare & neglected diseases, blood disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, companion diagnostics & assay development, delivery of genome editing reagents, microbiome editing, epigenetic editing, and crop editing for climate resilience.
• IGI Entrepreneurial Fellows will collaborate with other IGI investigators.

Job description

The Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) on the UC Berkeley campus invites applications for Assistant Project Scientists as part of the IGI Entrepreneurial Fellows Program. Fellows will develop research programs using genome engineering and biotechnology tools to address climate change, food production, and human health, with mentorship from senior scientists and business advisors.

Responsibilities include aligning with IGI research programs, collaborating with IGI investigators, and