Job ID: 3908
Job date: 2015-07-21
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Company : University of California Country : Role : Student
Job date: 2015-07-21
End Date:
Company : University of California Country : Role : Student
Job Description:
About Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley’s culture of openness, freedom and acceptance—academic and artistic, political and cultural—make it a very special place for students, faculty and staff.
Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: August 4, 2015
Departmental Overview
The Department of Integrative Biology (IB) offers Undergradate and Graduate academic programs as well as Faculty Research that focuses on the integration of structure and function that influences the biology, ecology, and evolution of organisms. It investigates integration at all levels of organization from molecules to the biosphere, and in all branches of the tree of life: plants, animals, fungi, and microbes.
About the Bachtrog Lab
The main research interest of our lab is in the evolutionary significance of sex and recombination, the mode and tempo of genome evolution, the genomics of speciation, and the evolution of epigenetic modifications. Questions of interest to us include: Why is recombination so prevalent in eukaryotes? Why do non-recombining parts of the genome in sexual species, like the Y chromosome, degenerate? How do patterns of genome evolution and genome-wide expression-levels respond to changes in genome architecture and recombination rate? How does dosage compensation evolve? How do epigenetic modifications, such as the formation of heterochromatin or hypertranscribed chromatin, evolve? Why do genes with sex-biased expression show a non-random distribution across the genome? How do new species form?
Most of our work involves using Drosophila as a model but more recently, our lab has also started to explore species where females are the heterogametic sex, such as birds and snakes. We use several different approaches in our research, combining molecular and computational genomics techniques, comparative and functional genomics approaches, theoretical modeling and experimental tests.
Responsibilities
• Assist with data analysis
• Computational analysis and manipulation of sequence data
• Alignment and annotation of sequences using bioinformatics tools
• Design of PCR and gene expression assays
• Assistance with evolutionary sequence analysis
• Assist with maintenance of laboratory equipment
• General upkeep of common areas
• Preparation of buffers, media and general solutions
• Wash and autoclave dishes
• Routine DNA Manipulations
• Large and small DNA/RNA preparations
• Assist with cloning (restriction digests and ligations)
• Assist with DNA sequencing
• Assist with PCR and analysis of DNA/RNA
• Perform agarose gel electrophoresis
• Assist with chromosome in situ hybridization
• Growth & Maintenance of lab Drosophila/Tetrahymena stocks:
• Order and pick up needed fly food
• Make fly food
• Transfer flies to fresh vials
• Monitor health of cultures
• Update general lab recipes and lab protocols
• Routine fly work (sort flies, collect virgins, set up crosses, transfer stocks)
Routine Tetrahymena work (prepare media, transfer cells, mate cells, freeze)
Required Qualifications
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Familiarity with basic microbiological and sterile Techniques
• Skill to follow multi-step assays and procedures
• Skill to culture and handle Drosophila
• Skill to maintain and manipulate cell cultures
• Skill to use standard lab equipment such as ultracentrifuge, microscope, etc
• Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and the hazard communication and Injury and Illness Prevention Program
• Knowledge of laboratory safety precautions including appropriate clothing and shoes, safe handling of chemicals, use of protective items such as gloves and goggles
• Demonstrated superior oral and written communication
• Skills to communicate research endeavors, to follow written and oral instructions and to collaborate on various projects
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $16.23 - $19.09 hourly, commensurate with experience.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Additional Info:
[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
About Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley’s culture of openness, freedom and acceptance—academic and artistic, political and cultural—make it a very special place for students, faculty and staff.
Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: August 4, 2015
Departmental Overview
The Department of Integrative Biology (IB) offers Undergradate and Graduate academic programs as well as Faculty Research that focuses on the integration of structure and function that influences the biology, ecology, and evolution of organisms. It investigates integration at all levels of organization from molecules to the biosphere, and in all branches of the tree of life: plants, animals, fungi, and microbes.
About the Bachtrog Lab
The main research interest of our lab is in the evolutionary significance of sex and recombination, the mode and tempo of genome evolution, the genomics of speciation, and the evolution of epigenetic modifications. Questions of interest to us include: Why is recombination so prevalent in eukaryotes? Why do non-recombining parts of the genome in sexual species, like the Y chromosome, degenerate? How do patterns of genome evolution and genome-wide expression-levels respond to changes in genome architecture and recombination rate? How does dosage compensation evolve? How do epigenetic modifications, such as the formation of heterochromatin or hypertranscribed chromatin, evolve? Why do genes with sex-biased expression show a non-random distribution across the genome? How do new species form?
Most of our work involves using Drosophila as a model but more recently, our lab has also started to explore species where females are the heterogametic sex, such as birds and snakes. We use several different approaches in our research, combining molecular and computational genomics techniques, comparative and functional genomics approaches, theoretical modeling and experimental tests.
Responsibilities
• Assist with data analysis
• Computational analysis and manipulation of sequence data
• Alignment and annotation of sequences using bioinformatics tools
• Design of PCR and gene expression assays
• Assistance with evolutionary sequence analysis
• Assist with maintenance of laboratory equipment
• General upkeep of common areas
• Preparation of buffers, media and general solutions
• Wash and autoclave dishes
• Routine DNA Manipulations
• Large and small DNA/RNA preparations
• Assist with cloning (restriction digests and ligations)
• Assist with DNA sequencing
• Assist with PCR and analysis of DNA/RNA
• Perform agarose gel electrophoresis
• Assist with chromosome in situ hybridization
• Growth & Maintenance of lab Drosophila/Tetrahymena stocks:
• Order and pick up needed fly food
• Make fly food
• Transfer flies to fresh vials
• Monitor health of cultures
• Update general lab recipes and lab protocols
• Routine fly work (sort flies, collect virgins, set up crosses, transfer stocks)
Routine Tetrahymena work (prepare media, transfer cells, mate cells, freeze)
Required Qualifications
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Familiarity with basic microbiological and sterile Techniques
• Skill to follow multi-step assays and procedures
• Skill to culture and handle Drosophila
• Skill to maintain and manipulate cell cultures
• Skill to use standard lab equipment such as ultracentrifuge, microscope, etc
• Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and the hazard communication and Injury and Illness Prevention Program
• Knowledge of laboratory safety precautions including appropriate clothing and shoes, safe handling of chemicals, use of protective items such as gloves and goggles
• Demonstrated superior oral and written communication
• Skills to communicate research endeavors, to follow written and oral instructions and to collaborate on various projects
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $16.23 - $19.09 hourly, commensurate with experience.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
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