Postdoc: Molecular Genomics of Nudibranch Kleptocnidy

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Tarvin Lab, Department of Integrative Biology and the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology. The successful candidate will study the genetic and physiological basis of kleptocnidy in nudibranch mollusks, using RNA-sequencing and pharmacological inhibition assays at UC Berkeley.

Responsibilities include performing original research, publishing results, presenting findings at conferences, and potentially developing

Qualifications

• PhD in biology or a closely related field.
• Experience with RNA-seq and molecular biology techniques.
• Willingness to conduct field work in the U.S. and international opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out original scientific research on kleptocnidy in Californian nudibranchs using RNA-sequencing and pharmacological inhibition assays.
• Write and publish peer‑reviewed papers and other scholarly material.
• Present scientific results at meetings and institutions; engage with media when appropriate.
• Develop new projects within the Tarvin Lab research program.

Skills

RNA sequencing

Molecular biology

Field work

Education

PhD in biology

Tools

Pharmacological inhibitors

Job description

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Tarvin Lab, Department of Integrative Biology and the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology. The successful candidate will study the genetic and physiological basis of kleptocnidy in nudibranch mollusks, using RNA-sequencing and pharmacological inhibition assays at UC Berkeley.

Responsibilities include performing original research, publishing results, presenting findings at conferences, and potentially developing