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Assistant Project Scientist - Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

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Position overview

Position title: Assistant Project Scientist
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: December 2021
Position duration: One year with the possibility of renewal

Position description

The Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for an Assistant Project Scientist position. The Montell lab at the University of California is seeking a scientist who has a broad range of knowledge and competency in Drosophila. The Assistant Project Scientist will play a significant role in conducting research for a creative project . The project concerns studying molecular mechanisms of cell movement in Drosophila ovarian development. The scientist will design and conduct experiments to interrogate the functions of the spliceosome, innexin proteins, and microtubule post translational modifications in collective border cell migration. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD in Biology at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

At least five years of postdoctoral experience with Drosophila molecular genetic.

Preferred qualifications

Experience in Image processing with Image J, preparation of figures for publication

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • First Author Publication

  • First Author Publication

Reference requirements
  • 2-4 required (contact information only)

The committee will contact references for top candidates using the reference contact information provided.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02069

Help contact: rosavasquez@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Santa Barbara, California