Postdoc: Systems Biology of Transcription Factor Filaments

Berkeley International; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in the Staller lab within the MCB department. The project explores how folded protein domains drive transcription factor filament formation using yeast, human, and plant factors, combining experiments with computation.

The position involves molecular biology (DNA isolation, PCR, Illumina library prep), yeast culture, and computational analysis, with training in both experimental and data-driven approaches and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field or enrollment in a PhD program.
• Experience in molecular biology and yeast work is desirable.
• Strong computational/data analysis skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional assays in yeast.
• Perform high-throughput functional screens in yeast.
• Conduct extensive molecular biology work including DNA isolation and cloning.
• Design and execute experiments; data management and analysis.
• Mentor students and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Skills

Molecular biology

DNA isolation

PCR

Illumina library prep

Yeast culture

Computational analysis

Machine learning

Data analysis

Programming

Education

PhD required or enrolled

Tools

Illumina sequencing

Cloning

Computational tools

Job description

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in the Staller lab within the MCB department. The project explores how folded protein domains drive transcription factor filament formation using yeast, human, and plant factors, combining experiments with computation.

The position involves molecular biology (DNA isolation, PCR, Illumina library prep), yeast culture, and computational analysis, with training in both experimental and data-driven approaches and