The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at the University of
California, Berkeley has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Scholar
- Employee to develop a new research project entailing the use of
Saccharomyces cerevisiae for the production of biofuels.
Experience in generating constructs, performing transformations and
screening, characterizing transgenic strains using molecular biology and
microbiology techniques required. In addition, the successful candidate
will be expected to write reports and provide analysis of the project.
A doctoral degree in microbiology/biochemistry or yeast molecular
genetics required. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications,
in the range $34,752 - $39,636, plus benefits. Applicants must have
received their Ph.D. within the past five years. Applications must be
received by April 30, 2008.
This position is appointed on yearly basis, with the possibility of
renewal depending on performance and the availability of funds.
Applicants should submit a CV and a summary of research experience via
one of the following methods:
- Self-registering online and uploading PDFs (preferred method) at
https://epmb.berkeley.edu:80/sReg.php?i=50
- Or, if unable to self-register online, send via email to
Dr. Tasios Melis.
- Or, if unable to self-register or email, mail to Department of Plant
and Microbial Biology, 111 Koshland Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
If registering online, you will receive an individual URL after
registration to give to your three letters of reference providers so
they may upload letters for you at that URL. Otherwise, three
confidential letters of reference should be sent under separate cover.
Applicants should ask reference writers to
review the
UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality.
The University of California, Berkeley is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer.
