Job description

Position overview
Salary range: The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is eligible for full postdoctoral benefits. Percent time: 100% Position duration: This is a one-year position. The appointment may be renewable depending on availability of funding and satisfactory performance. Application Window

Open date: October 25, 2022

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022 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: Saturday, Dec 3, 2022 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 Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (SCET) at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in secondary metabolite production in plants and its purification, e.g., saponins. The Postdoctoral Scholar will conduct laboratory research as part of Prof. Clayton Radke (Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) and Dr. Ricardo San Martin (SCET) efforts to develop novel purification methods for its use in pharmaceuticals and food.

The successful candidate will monitor secondary metabolite production of a large number of plants (collection of samples, analysis and data management and interpretation), studies on extraction and purification using different chromatographic techniques, and scaling-up of best procedures. The work also involves measuring different components found in the extracts, e.g., chlorophyl, proteins, phenolics. The postdoc will be responsible for leading experiments and communicating results through lab presentations, publications, and conferences. The postdoc will also be responsible for working and supporting student teams at UC Berkeley and collaborating with different research teams outside of UC Berkeley.

Labor Contract : https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/px/index.html
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program. Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
PhD (or equivalent international degree).
No more than four years of post-degree research experience by start date. Preferred qualifications
Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biological Engineering, or related discipline.
Publication record in the area of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biological Engineering, or related fields.
Experience training and mentoring junior scientists
Demonstrated experience with analytical techniques including HPLC and MS.
Demonstrated experience of column chromatographic techniques to purify and separate biomolecules.
Experience scaling up purification processes.
Strong background on intermolecular forces, self-aggregation of molecules, organic chemistry.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team and build effective relationships.
Demonstrated curiosity, motivation to be challenged and excitement to further our understanding of the purification of secondary metabolites.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior academic performance Application Requirements
Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03695
Help contact: jspitzer@berkeley.edu
Campus Information

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.

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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality ( http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy ) prior to submitting their letter.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job location
Berkeley, CA

To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03695

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