Jr Specialist/Assistant Specialist - Developmental Biology/Cell Biology - Molecular and Cell Biology

The Molecular & Cell Biology Department at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Junior to Assistant Specialist in the Swinburne Lab, in the area of Developmental, Molecular, and Cell Biology.

The Swinburne laboratory studies how cells work together to build organs and maintain their function. We are particularly interested in how epithelial tissues regulate fluid pressure, a problem that is central to hearing, balance, vision, and the function of many other organs. Using zebrafish, quantitative live imaging, genetics, and biophysical approaches, we investigate how molecular events within cells give rise to tissue mechanics, organ physiology, and homeostasis. Current projects examine how pressure-relief valves form in the inner ear, how the eye regulates fluid outflow, and how fundamental cell biological processes are adapted to the diverse physiological demands of living vertebrates.

The position involves close collaboration on multiple research projects spanning quantitative live imaging, genome editing, image analysis, and computational biology. The successful candidate will work with cutting-edge microscopy and analyze large datasets while contributing to studies of cell biology, tissue mechanics, and organ physiology in living zebrafish. The role offers broad exposure to experimental approaches, with opportunities to develop expertise in advanced microscopy, image analysis, genetics, and quantitative in vivo cell biology.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the position include

* Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, designing and executing experiments involving zebrafish imaging, cell biology, and developmental genetics

* PCR, in vitro transcription, mini-preps, and related molecular techniques

* Data management

* Data analysis

* Participation in regular lab meetings

* Orienting new undergraduate students to the laboratory and monitoring compliance with laboratory safety standards and EH&S requirements

* Assisting with zebrafish colony maintenance

* Assisting with communal running of laboratory

The position will keep detailed records of experiments performed, conclusions made, and communication of results orally and through lab notebook records.

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrollment in a Bachelor's (or equivalent international degree) program

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) by the appointment start date

Experience and some expertise with molecular, genetic, and cell biology techniques

Excellent writing and communication skills

Facility with computers and data analysis

• 3 required (contact information only)

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