Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Junior or Assistant Specialist Immunology Molecular & Cell Biology
The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Junior or Assistant Specialist in the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology. The role primarily involves conducting research on biochemical signal transduction in CD8 T cells, performing experiments, and analyzing data under the mentorship of the principal investigator.
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Responsibilities
The candidate will work on biochemical signal transduction in CD8 T cells and how it controls the T cell response to cancer
The candidate will perform experiments on primary T cells, using sterile cell culture skills, performing genetic manipulations of primary cells via CRISPR, conducting biochemical experiments including Western blotting and immunoprecipitation, and working with mouse models of viral infection
The candidate will perform specialized analysis in R on proteomics data
The candidate will be responsible for designing experiments, conducting data analysis, and providing periodic reports in the form of figures and slide shows, all under the close mentorship of the PI
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) program
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree)
Experience working with mice and collecting cells from tissues
Cell culture, including working with primary cells
Excellent knowledge of and experience with T cell immunology
Molecular biology and biochemistry (plasmid cloning, Western blotting)
Experience coding with R
Preferred
Statement of Research (Optional)
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
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Funding
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