Project Scientist: Condensate Biophysics & Chromatin

University of California at Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Project Scientist in the Gary Karpen lab focusing on condensate biophysics and cell biology. Work spans in vivo/in vitro systems, Drosophila models, and quantitative analyses of condensate behavior.

The role centers on imaging, data interpretation, and integration with theory to understand chromatin dynamics and nucleolar interactions affecting ribosome production, development, and disease.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent international degree required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct imaging, genetic, and biochemical assays.
• Organize, backup, and document research datasets; quantify imaging and biophysical data.
• Standardize SOPs and ensure EH&S compliance.
• Track fly stocks, cell lines, and reagents.
• Maintain and schedule microscopy equipment.
• Present research at lab meetings and contribute to grant proposals.
• Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

Skills

Experiment management

Data analysis

SOPs & safety

Reagent management

Equipment management

Presenting research

Grant proposals

Mentoring

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Microscopy

Biochemical assays

Genetic analysis

Data analysis software

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Project Scientist in the Gary Karpen lab focusing on condensate biophysics and cell biology. Work spans in vivo/in vitro systems, Drosophila models, and quantitative analyses of condensate behavior.

The role centers on imaging, data interpretation, and integration with theory to understand chromatin dynamics and nucleolar interactions affecting ribosome production, development, and disease.