Assistant/Associate Project Scientist Cell/Molecular Biologist
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: September 16, 2022
Most recent review date: Monday, Mar 20, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, Apr 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full time Assistant/Associate Project Scientist with an anticipated start date of mid-late October 2022.
The Assistant/Associate Project Scientist will provide independent contributions to the planning and execution of cryogenic CLEM research. Duties include heading all cell culture preparation for cryogenic TEM projects. This position requires that you work with collaborators and lab members, guide and train them on all aspects of cell culture preparation for cryogenic TEM samples.
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
To have a PhD in Biology, biochemistry, or a related field by the time of the application.
To have 2 or more years of work experience in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology and RT-CLEM. Applicants with minimum qualifications will be considered at the Assistant level for the position, while applicants with 5 or more years of experience will be considered at the Associate level for the position. Applicants considered for the Associate level position may be required to submit references for letters.
To have 10 or more years of experience working as a Cell/Molecular Biologist engaging in cryogenic or room temperature correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM) research in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Additional Documents - 1-3 Publications
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
(Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
The references may be contacted if you are invited to an interview. Applicants considered for the Associate level position may require reference letters.
Help contact: amai@ucsb.edu
Campus Information
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 – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.