Junior Specialist in Plant Biochemistry

Junior Specialist in Plant Biochemistry

The Department of Biochemistry at the University of California invites applicants for a Junior Specialist full time to conduct applied research for the Paul Larsen Lab in Riverside, CA. This position will start on September 1, 2022. The purpose of this position is to assist in the development of plants with increased carbon capture. The final candidate will conduct basic plant growth experiments, screen for Arabidopsis mutants with increased carbon capture, grow and analyze transgenic maize plants, participate in experiments that study enzyme kinetics related to carbon capture, and assist in managing the day to day operations of the laboratory including cleaning and upkeep, ordering, making solutions, etc.

Required qualifications for this position that must be met by the date of application include: a B.S. in a Life Science field such as Biochemistry, Biology, Plant Biology or a related field.

Preferred qualifications for this position include: previous laboratory experience working on related experimentation to the project requirements.

Advancement through the Junior Specialist ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years

To apply: submit a cover letter and resume to Paul Larsen . Review of applications will commence on August 18, 2022 and proceed until position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications prior to the above date.

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Paul Larsen, Department of Biochemistry, at paul.larsen@ucr.edu.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California 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, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy: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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