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Loerch Lab: Research Specialist
Position overview
Position title: Loerch Lab: Research Specialist ("Full" Specialist Rank)Application Window
Open date: September 16, 2024
Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Sep 15, 2025 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
Assistant Professor Sarah Loerch in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a research specialist. The specialist will conduct research on fully funded projects pertaining to translational control.
Research responsibilities will include a broad range of techniques including general lab duties including biosafety management, molecular biology (recombinant DNA, and RNA techniques), protein purification and analysis, immunocytochemistry, use of fluorescence microscope (confocal and widefield), and image analysis. The candidate will train students in experimental techniques, and perform research related to active research directions in the lab. The specialist is expected to support protocol development for new assays that are not yet established in the lab.
This position will require the specialist to have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to follow instructions and protocols, independently perform experiments, and act in accordance with the lab's commitment to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in scientific research. Additionally, the specialist will be required to generate figures and document and communicate results for publications and presentations.
Candidates who have demonstrated skills in organization and working methodically and analytically are encouraged to apply. A competitive candidate will have a broad range of experience and a strong publication track record.
Loerch Lab: https://www.loerchlab.com/
Qualifications
- A minimum of ten years of research experience in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a field relevant to the advertised position.
- Experience with protocol development for new assays.
- A demonstrated record of peer-reviewed, scientific publications.
- A demonstrated record of collaborative work experience.
- A demonstrated record of working with and training students, postdoctoral scholars, and scientists.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include a list of publications (please include DOI links or URL of PDFs). Additionally, please provide three professional references along with their contact information. The search committee will contact the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.
Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
Statement of Research - A statement of research that briefly summarizes your key contributions in prior research projects (two page maximum).
Help contact: sloerch@ucsc.edu
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