Position Title:  Research Specialist

 

 

 

Principal Responsibilities

 

 

*        Independent research performing genetic, molecular, biochemical, and cellular analysis of chromosome segregation, sex determination, and dosage compensation in the C. elegans model organism

*        Conduct genetic screens for mutants and analysis of new mutations

*        Perform antibody production and purification of proteins and complexes

*        Perform standard molecular biology techniques including DNA isolation, cloning, and sequencing, production of transgenic nematode lines, ChIP-chip analysis, EMSAs

*        Perform standard cell biology, including FISH analysis, antibody staining

*        Help train and mentor lab members on various lab techniques and work together with lab staff to maintain a productive scientific environment

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

*        Ph.D. degree in molecular biology or a related discipline

*        Extensive experience with C. elegans model organism

*        Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently and interact with a diverse group of researchers

 

 

 

To Apply

 

 

*        Please email cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to Jess Gunther (jessgunther@berkeley.edu), the administrative assistant for Barbara Meyer, Ph.D.