Position Overview Position Title
Microbial Oceanography Junior Specialist
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the scale titled, Represented Specialist Series Fiscal Year . “Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 - $56,600.
Percent time: Full-time (100%)
Anticipated start: October 1, 2024. Degree requirement must be completed by September 30, 2024, for employment effective October 1, 2024, and beyond.
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: July 12, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Aug 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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
Dr. Kendra Turk-Kubo in the Ocean Sciences Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a Microbial Oceanography Junior Specialist . The specialist will support research on the distribution and activity of microorganisms involved in nitrogen fixation in open ocean and coastal environments.
Responsibilities include preparation for research cruises, processing cruise samples, generating cDNA, making amplicon sequence libraries, and quantifying diazotrophs using qPCR. The specialist's duties will also include general lab management including stocking reagents, culture maintenance, ordering supplies, and overseeing basic lab maintenance.
Applicants with expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Basic molecular biology skills.
- DNA removal from RNA extracts using DNAse.
- Complementary DNA generation using the Invitrogen SuperScriptIV kit.
- Knowledge of quantitative PCR using Taqman® chemistry.
- Expertise in conducting cell counts of phytoplankton and heterotrophic bacteria using a BD Influx cell sorter.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The selected candidate must be physically capable of lifting 50 pounds of lab equipment, be able to use computers for extended periods of time, and to be able to stand for long periods while working in the lab.
The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.
Ocean Sciences Department: https://science.ucsc.edu/department/ocea/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- B.S. (or equivalent foreign degree) in molecular biology, marine biology, or a related scientific field. It is expected that the degree requirement will be completed by September 30, 2024.
- A minimum of one year of research experience in a microbial oceanography lab (while obtaining B.A./B.S. or post-degree).
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include three professional references along with their contact information. The search committee will contact the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.
- Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your research interests, qualifications, and interest in the position.
Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01803
Help contact: kturk@ucsc.edu
About UC Santa Cruz
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 University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Equity and Equal Protection Office at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by email at equity@ucsc.edu .
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Job location
Santa Cruz, California