Job description

Position overview
Position title: Assistant Researcher Salary range: Salary is commensurate with experience. Percent time: 100% Position duration: 1 year appointment with an option to extend based on performance and funding availability Application Window

Open date: September 27, 2022

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022 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: Thursday, Oct 27, 2022 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 Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) is a multidisciplinary research laboratory focused on genome engineering and potential applications in agriculture, microbiology, and biomedicine. It is a joint venture between UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco, with administrative operations located on the Berkeley campus.

The IGI is presently seeking one highly motivated Assistant Researcher to develop independent research programs focused on functional genomics and epigenomics. The specific goals of the Assistant Researcher will be to establish and develop the IGI's capabilities to 1) accelerate the treatment and prevention of human disease through interrogation and validation of novel drug targets, 2) develop epigenetic tools as new therapeutics for human diseases, 3) provide mentorship and guide project development for postdoctoral researchers.

The Assistant Researcher will collaborate with other investigators at the University of California, Berkeley, the IGI, and other affiliated universities. This position is located at the UC Berkeley campus. Occasional travel will be required.

Responsibilities:
Develops the IGI's functional genomics capabilities by leading vertically integrated collaborations and independent research to identify novel genomic targets and, where appropriate, transition them to a platform-scale process.
Develops the IGI's capabilities in epigenetic interrogation of the human genome.
Consults with academic and professional researchers to perform state-of-the-art, complex research projects and experimental design.
Contributes significant original and innovative ideas of major methodological significance, and develops and executes major, multi-disciplinary research programs.
Plans, develops, and directs the activities of lab staff directly reporting to them. Advises and assists lab staff in the more difficult or challenging areas of research and experimental design.
Performs staff management activities including recruitment, performance evaluations, scheduling, timecard approvals, and handling disciplinary issues.
Oversees laboratory inventory planning and purchasing. Ensures that specimen collections and equipment are maintained properly. Ensures regulatory and safety compliance. Provides staff training in equipment use and safety protocols.
Assists IGI Directorship, especially Academic, Financial, and Executive Leadership, with budgetary forecasting and planning, operational policy, and procedure development and changes.
Sets up and manages the laboratory facility space in the IGI Building with the assistance of the IGI Building Manager.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree).
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
6 years of postdoctoral experience.
Preferred qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in Chemical, Biological Engineering, Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry.
Experience in epigenetic regulation of genes.
Experience in engineering and improving genome editing tools, and in editing mammalian cell lines as well as primary cells.
Experience with next-generation sequencing and functional genomics assay development.
Experience with bioinformatic analysis of next-generation sequencing data.
Experience in gene target discovery, CRISPR library, druggable gene target screenings, and gene knock-in/knock-out.
Experience in cancer biology, in the genetic models of cancer, and the functional genomic tools to explore their vulnerabilities.
Experience writing, leading, and managing grants, and securing own funding.
Demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduates, graduate students, and/or technicians.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and participate in efficient and open collaborations, engaging with a diverse group of researchers.
Demonstrated ability to be innovative and able to synergize various ideas and approaches, while exercising sound judgment to evaluate and take acceptable risks.
Application Requirements
Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity ).

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference requirements
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Campus Information

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.

The University of California, Berkeley 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, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality ( http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy ) prior to submitting their letter.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job location
Berkeley, CA

To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03592

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