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Posted: 31-Aug-23

Location: Berkeley, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Affirmative Action/Diversity
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 4550972

Assistant to Associate Project Scientist- MRSA Therapeutics- Cox Lab
Position overview
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf . The current base salary range for this position is $71,500-$107,600. 'Off-scale' salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: Fall 2023/Winter 2024
Position duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window
Open date: August 29, 2023
Next review date: Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Sep 29, 2023 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 Cox Lab, in collaboration with the Stanley Lab, is launching a new project to develop novel approaches for treating bacterial infections in clinical trials. This project, also in collaboration with researchers from Harvard University, will focus on the testing and optimizing antibiotic candidates against the bacterial pathogen Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Under general direction, the successful candidate will serve as the project lead with responsibility for developing and conducting experiments (testing cell culture and animal models for MRSA infection, testing antibiotic candidates in the appropriate assays in order to guide further optimization and development) as well as responsibility for lab management (recruiting/supervising staff research associate, ordering supplies and equipment.)
Department: http://mcb.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD (or equivalent international degree)
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
At least three years prior experience as a postdoctoral researcher
Preferred qualifications
-PhDin microbiology, immunology, or a related discipline
-Research experience in host-pathogen interactions, immune evasion mechanisms and/or host-immune modulation strategies
-Publication record as first or senior author in peer reviewed journals
-Experience with BSL2 organisms, evaluating bacterial infections in both cell and murine systems
Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• Cover Letter
  
• Statement of Research (Optional)
  
• 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. More Information and guidelines .
  (Optional)
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04130
Help contact: biosciap@berkeley.edu
Campus Information
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
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 prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Berkeley, California
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04130
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