加州大学伯克利分校博士后招聘–创新基因组学研究所 ( IGI ) 

POSTDOC – Enterprising Science Program (ESP) – Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI)

Position overview Position title: Enterprising Science Program Postdoc

Salary range: All Post Docs will receive 75,000 annually

Percent time: 100

Anticipated start: 9/1/2022

Position duration: 1 year

Application Window

Open date: January 20th, 2022

Next review date: Friday, Apr 1, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Apr 30, 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 Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for up to four Research Postdoctoral Scholar positions.

At the IGI, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to realizing the promise of genome engineering. We strive to provide a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive, and reflects the diversity of our community, with equal opportunity in hiring, development, and advancement.

The HS Chau Enterprising Science Program (ESP) at the IGI is committed to solving gender inequity in bio-entrepreneurship. The program supports those whose work involves the development of solutions for some of the world’s greatest problems. Successful candidates will align with the IGI’s mission of bridging revolutionary genome-editing and biotechnology tool development to affordable and accessible solutions in human health, climate, and agriculture; working toward a world where such technology is routinely applied to treat genetic disease, enable sustainable agriculture, and help achieve a carbon-neutral economy.

The ESP is intended to:

-Promote gender equity in science and entrepreneurship.

-Encourage post-doctoral individuals who may not have considered becoming entrepreneurs to explore their ideas in a supportive community environment.

-Support these early stage participants as they develop their ideas such that they may be more prepared to enter later stage opportunities such as those at UC Berkeley (for example Skydeck and the Bakar Bioenginuity Hub) if desired.

-Enable the translation of genomics and biotechnology research into impactful solutions, including commercial application.

-Provide financial, scientific, and educational support to participants and build a lively community of scientists, advisors, mentors, and entrepreneurs.

-Help participants find pathways to translate their research and ideas into practical applications.

Successful candidates will be matched with a faculty mentor based on their area of research and participate in a year-long training program. Applications are welcome from any area of biomedical/agricultural research. Our particular interests include the following:

• Genome engineering tools and applications
• Biomedical research
• Artificial intelligence as it relates to biomedical or agricultural research
• Crop engineering and sustainability
• Carbon neutral economy
• Microbiome research
• Therapeutic delivery technology

The ESP Post-docs will engage in a variety of exciting learning opportunities and networking events. Each participant will be paired with a faculty mentor and recommended advisors who can provide guidance on scientific and business practices through regular meetings during the year-long program. ESP post-docs may also receive additional funding support for materials, supplies and use of core facilities. The program will be carried out in new self-contained laboratory facilities within the IGI building that will be available only to ESP post-docs, as needed. Note, this opportunity is only one year in duration and is not eligible for reappointment.

At the end of the one year appointment (Phase 1), ESP Post-docs will be eligible to apply to become an Entrepreneur for the Phase 2 program which will include additional support from a third party donor. Phase 2 Entrepreneurs will no longer be employed by UC Berkeley and must incorporate their businesses and find their own laboratory space. More information about the Enterprising Science Program can be found in the links section of this recruitment.

Program: https://innovativegenomics.org/enterprising-science-program/

Department: https://innovativegenomics.org/

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 PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

A PhD (or equivalent international degree) is required by the start date.

No more than four years of previous postdoctoral research experience.

Applicants cannot have previously been in a tenured or tenure track position.

Preferred qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to solving gender inequity in the field of bio-entrepreneurship

Record of success in research

Alignment with the IGI’s mission and demonstration of sound scientific principles and likelihood of product solution and success, market and societal impact.

Eligibility to work in the United States is required. This position does not allow for visa sponsorship.

Must be able to work in-person at the UC Berkeley campus.

Application Requirements Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest – Submit a written cover letter. In addition, pitch your idea and why you are the best candidate for this position in a video of 2 minutes or less. Clearly include the video link at the bottom of your cover letter. Use a YouTube/Vimeo URL only, either public or unlisted. Please do not password-protect your video or submit full video files.

• Project Proposal – The project proposal should describe the area of research, the question/solution that is being addressed and the milestones needed to achieve the goals of the proposal.

Apply link: https://apptrkr.com/2949213

Help contact: claricesouza@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 https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. 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. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.)

Job location Berkeley, Ca

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/2949213