Institute for Integrative Genome Biology

GENOMICS CORE SPECIALIST POSITION
THE INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE GENOME BIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE

The Institute for Integrative Genome Biology invites applications for an open level Specialist position within its Genomics Core Instrumentation Facility. The Institute serves a vital role for the UC Riverside research community through its core facilities in the areas of Genomics, Microscopy, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics. Inherent in this role are analytical services, training of students and staff, and a strong philosophy of promoting collaborative, interdisciplinary research.

The position will provide technical expertise in advanced genomics instrumentation and methodology including Sanger and Illumina DNA sequencing, real-time quantitative PCR, and gene expression arrays. Under the overall leadership of the Director, the candidate will provide analytical services and participate in the training of researchers in support of Genomics Core activities.  As part of an interactive team, the candidate will oversee the sequencing of DNA from more than 100 laboratories on the UCR campus as well as off-campus customers.  This will include automated DNA prep and sequencing (ABI3730), communication with customers, and trouble-shooting.  In addition the candidate will be expected to familiar with gene expression analysis using GeneChip technologies.  Additional responsibilities will include liquid handling robots, real-time quantitative PCR, and familiarity with computer software in support of Genomics Core services.  This position requires a high degree of technical skill and an ability to adapt to changing research needs via new instrumentation and methodologies.  The successful candidates will interact with a wide array of faculty, staff and students and will thus have strong oral and written communications skills.

Review of applicants will begin November 10, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. It is preferred that applicants have a PhD degree with some postdoctoral, industry or other significant experience pertinent to the position. Interested individuals should:

(1) submit a curriculum vitae,
(2) statement of interests, and
(3) have letters from three references sent to:

Guille Vallejo
Institute for Integrative Genome Biology
2020 Keen Hall
University of California
Riverside, CA 92521
or email application documents to instsearch@ucr.edu

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.