What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior/Assistant Specialist - Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology - School of Public Health position at University of California-Berkeley?
Position Overview
Position Title : Junior Specialist or Assistant Specialist
Salary Range : The UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 - $68,300.
Percent Time : 100%
Anticipated Start : January 2025
Position Duration : This is a one-year term with the possibility of renewal, contingent on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window
Open Date : December 9, 2024
Next Review Date : Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final Date : Monday, Jan 13, 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
The Harris Laboratory seeks a Junior Specialist or Assistant Specialist in the Division of Infectious Diseases & Vaccinology in the School of Public Health. The position involves basic research aimed at understanding the immune response to dengue and other important flaviviruses.
Job Duties :
- Assist in research activities such as antibody neutralization assays
- Propagation and purification of the dengue virus
- Maintenance of cell lines in culture
- ELISA experiments and antibody production
- Assist with mouse experiments when indicated
- Data analysis and report preparation
- Support administrative activities
- General lab organization
Program : https : / / www.harrisresearchprogram.org /
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications : Bachelor's degree or international equivalent or enrolled in bachelor's (or international equivalent) program.
Additional Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent international degree) required at the time of start.
Preferred Qualifications :
Application Requirements
Document Requirements :
Reference Requirements : 2-4 required (contact information only)
Apply Link : https : / / aprecruit.berkeley.edu / JPF04666
Help Contact : michelle1@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
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The University of California, Berkeley 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.
Job Location
Berkeley, CA
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Salary : $53,100 - $68,300
