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Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Salary: $34,680/year

JOB SUMMARY:

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>#8232UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Department of MOLECULAR, CELL, AND DEVELOPMENTAL
BIOLOGY  junior specialist
The University of California invites applications for a Junior
Specialist in the Department of Molecular, Cell and
Developmental Biology. Under the direction of the Principal
Investigator, the selected candidate will contribute to research to
understand the cellular mechanisms underlying synaptic
plasticity for brain development and learning.  The selected
candidate will carry out molecular biology procedures such as
PCR, DNA cloning, plasmid isolation, and agarose gel
electrophoresis mouse colony management and genotyping
perform biochemical experiments such as protein purification,
western blotting, and cell fractionation sectioning and
immunofluorescence perform imaging acquisition and analysis
using fluorescence microscopy and handle animal behavioral
test, surgery procedures and in vivo virus work.
RANK Junior Specialist, Step 1
SALARY $34,680 annually, commensurate with qualifications
and experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in cell and
molecular biology, biochemistry or neuroscience one-year
experience working in a biology research laboratory. Good
organizational, time management, and problem solving skills.
The abilities to perform tasks in a clean, organized, methodical
and analytical manner learn and apply a variety of new
techniques work accurately with interruptions and to meet
deadlines work well independently and as part of a research
team interact effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff
and students and demonstrate flexibility, initiative and good
judgment.
TERM OF APPOINTMENT  Initial appointment is for one year.
Should the hiring unit propose reappointment, a review to assess
performance will be conducted.  In addition, reappointment is
contingent upon availability of funding.
APPLY TO  Applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae and the
names of three references* with mailing and email addresses
to
Teel Lopez#8232Molecular, Cell and Developmental
Biology#8232Sinsheimer
Laboratories#8232University of California#82321156 High
Street#8232Santa Cruz,
CA 95064
Inquiries can be sent to yizuo@ucsc.edu
Please refer to position T13-09 in your reply#8232
*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
CLOSING DATE  Position is open until filled. Initial consideration
of applications will begin November 1, 2012. Full consideration
will be given to applications received by that date.
The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to
excellence through diversity. We strive 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 Office for Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz,
CA 95064 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. More information is available here or from the Academic
Personnel Office APO at 831 459-4300. If you need
accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Academic
Personnel Office at apo@ucsc.edu 831 459-4300. #8232 VISIT
THE
APO WEB SITE AT http//apo.ucsc.edu

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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None Bachelors degree