[3dem] Assistant/Associate Project Scientist position at UC Berkeley

[James Hurley]

Assistant/Associate Project Scientist - Fluorescence and Electron
Microscopy of ESCRT & AP Complexes - QB3
Job #JPF00981

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Open date: March 30th, 2016

Next review date: April 14th, 2016
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: April 14th, 2016
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.


DESCRIPTION
The Hurley lab (QB3) is seeking to hire multiple expert researchers in the
analysis of the ESCRT and AP/clathrin membrane remodeling complexes by
electron and fluorescence microscopy. Candidates should have expertise in
the use of cryoelectron tomography, single particle electron microscopy,
and confocal fluorescence microscopy, preferably demonstrated through
publications. The candidates should have demonstrated ability to purify and
reconstitute membrane- associated assemblies of ESCRT and AP/clathrin
complexes or other similar membrane remodeling machineries.

Duties of the Position:
• Purify and fluorescently label ESCRT and/or AP/clathrin complexes and
associated viral proteins.
• Determine binding of ESCRTs and/or AP/clathrin to small, large and giant
unilamellar vesicles.
• Determine effects of ESCRTs and/or AP/clathrin on structure of liposomes
using confocal fluorescence microscopy and cryoelectron microscopy.
• Provide training to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in these
techniques.
• Prepare results for publication, presentations, and grant proposals.

Basic Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in structural biology, biophysics,
biochemistry, or a related field is required at the time of application.

Additional qualifications required by start date:
• Post-Ph.D. experience in cryoelectron tomography, single particle
electron microscopy, microscopy of trafficking proteins and vesicles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with training graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in
microscopy.

Preferred qualifications:
• Experience in confocal fluorescence microscopy.
• Knowledge of the ESCRT and/or AP/clathrin systems, with demonstrated
ability to purify and reconstitute membrane-associated assemblies of ESCRT
and AP/clathrin complexes or other similar membrane remodeling machineries.
• Knowledge of HIV structural and molecular virology.
• Publications demonstrating research in cryoelectron tomography, single
particle electron microscopy, and confocal fluorescence microscopy.

Salary:
The annual salary range is $53,900-$84,300 plus benefits. Salary will be
commensurate with experience. The positions will be full-time for one year
with an approximate start date of June 1, 2016, with a possibility for
renewal.

To apply please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact
information for three references through the online application system at
the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00981. This
listing will remain open until positions are filled. Please direct
questions to Francesco Brofferio at cesco at berkeley.edu

Letters of reference are not requested at this time. 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 (
http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

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, age or protected
veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination
and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

JOB LOCATION
Berkeley, CA

REQUIREMENTS
   DOCUMENTS
     Curriculum Vitae
     Cover Letter

  REFERENCES
    3 references required (contact information only)

HOW TO APPLY
1.   Create an ApplicantID
2.   Provide required information and documents
3.   If any, provide required reference information

Get started: press Apply Now
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James H. Hurley
Judy C. Webb Chair
Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology
California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences
Stanley Hall 374D
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-3220
membrane.berkeley.edu
Phone: (510) 643-9483
Catherine Dea, Assistant to James Hurley: cdea at socrates.berkeley.edu
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