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Genome Assembly Assistant Project Scientist


Position overview
Position title: Genome Assembly Assistant Project Scientist
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $91,000 - $95,900.

Percent time: Full-time (100%)

Anticipated start: As soon as possible after initial review of the applications.

Position duration: Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: April 7, 2023

Most recent review date: Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Jul 31, 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 UCSC Paleogenomics lab and the lab of Ed Green, Department of Biomolecular Engineering seeks qualified candidates for a genome assembly assistant project scientist.

The assistant project scientist will direct and oversee our genome assembly and analysis work. Responsibilities will include management of data generation amongst a diverse and dispersed production team, aggregation of data for analysis, genome assembly and quality control, and genome analysis.

The scientist will engage in the planning and execution of research that uses biochemical and genomic approaches to understand mechanisms of gene regulation through epigenetic changes.

Research activities include, but are not limited to, mammalian tissue culture and generating cell lines, performing chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments, performing epigenomic profiling techniques coupled with short- and long-read sequencing technologies, developing new methods for epigenomic profiling, generating transcriptome libraries for short- or long-read sequencing, and computational data analysis. This position will require the incumbent to exercise good time management and problem-solving skills, perform and document research in an organized, methodical, and analytical manner; contribute to writing and data analysis for publications; work both independently and with a team; and contribute to the training of students at both the graduate and undergraduate level.

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: expertise in chromatin biology and epigenomics; experience working with long-read sequencing technology platforms, including nanopore sequencing; and/or demonstrated excellence in academic research as evidenced by a record of peer-reviewed first or co-first author publications.



Biomolecular Engineering: https://engineering.ucsc.edu/departments/biomolecular-engineering/

The Paleogenomics Laboratory: https://genomics.ucsc.edu/2017/04/26/ucsc-paleogenomics-lab/


Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• A Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in biochemistry, bioengineering, molecular biology, genomics, or related scientific field.
• Knowledge of genomics, genome assembly, proximity-ligation data, and comparative genomics.

Application Requirements


Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• Cover Letter (Optional)
  
• Statement of Research (Optional)
  
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements before preparing their application.
  (Optional)
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSCs confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.
Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01484

Help contact: lcrowder@ucsc.edu

Campus Information


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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the Universitys equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.

UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.

The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Additional information and resources for compliance are located on the campus Health Center site

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Job location

Santa Cruz, California


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