Junior Specialist - Health Sciences Research Institute

University of California Merced

Position overview
Position title: Junior Specialist Salary range: See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: November 2023 Position duration: 1 year Application Window

Open date: October 31, 2023

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Nov 14, 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: Friday, Dec 22, 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 Zoghbi lab is seeking to hire a Junior Specialist to assist with a National Institutes of Health grant research project at the University of California, Merced, titled: Molecular Mechanisms of The Human Mitochondrial ABC Transporter ABCB10. This role will require work to be done under the supervision of Dr. Maria Zoghbi.

The Junior Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the following experiments and research duties:

Expression of soluble and membrane proteins in bacteria and insect cells.

Purification of proteins (including diverse ABC transporters) using standard biochemical techniques.

Reconstitution of ABC transporters in nanodiscs and liposomes for functional assays.

Western blots and standard gel electrophoresis analysis of protein samples.

Spectroscopic assays to measure ATP hydrolysis activity of the transporters and to evaluate the effect of regulatory molecules on the protein's activity.

Luminescence resonance energy transfer studies to measure conformational changes in ABC transporters.

Data analysis and presentation of experimental results.

General help with purchases and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Help training students in techniques and procedures commonly used in the lab.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
At least two years of laboratory experience.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
Willingness to learn new methods and skills.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with the production of membrane proteins is highly desirable.
Prior laboratory experience expressing, purifying, and reconstituting ATP-binding cassette transporters constitutes an advantage for this position.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Submit reference contact information.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01637

Help contact: mzoghbi@ucmerced.edu
About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).

The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.
Job location
Merced, CA

To apply, please visit: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01637

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About University of California Merced

UC Merced is the first new American research university built in the 21st century, with a mission of research, teaching and service. The campus opened Sept. 5, 2005, in the San Joaquin Valley. The university is about an hour north of Fresno, two hours south of Sacramento, two hours southeast of San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, and 90 minutes west of Yosemite National Park.

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