Postdoctoral
The OGSR has useful Postdoctoral Policies and Guidelines
Current Listings
- Systems-level analysis of cellular protein degradation pathways
- Postdoctoral Scholar for the Section of Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution
- Cell Biology
- DNA damage responses and self-renewal of embryonic stem cells
- mRNA Localization and Membrane Trafficking
- Neurobiology Section: Network mechanisms for learning and memory (1)
- Neurobiology Section: Network mechanisms for learning and memory (2)
Systems-level analysis of cellular protein degradation pathways
Academic Department/Research Unit
Cell and Developmental Biology
Disciplinary Specialty of Research
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Proteomics
Description
Successful applicants will initiate and coordinate research programs to investigate the regulation of protein turnover by the ubiquitin proteasome system. Projects will include systems level analysis of protein degradation function and fidelity using state of the art quantitative proteomic platforms. Research will include integrative approaches utilizing molecular biology, cell-line engineering, biochemistry, protein production and purification, and proteomic techniques. Individual projects will be focused on network analysis of redox homeostasis and protein synthesis pathways, their interplay with the protein degradation machinery, and the development of new analytical methods to quantitatively interrogate their function. Successful applicants will join an interactive and enthusiastic research team and will be required to contribute to the intellectual and dedicated research lab environment as well as to the greater UCSD research community.
Salary/Stipend Information
Salary is commensurate with experience per the Division & University postdoctoral salary scale.
Application procedure
Interested applicants should email a CV, a cover letter stating professional goals and interests, and the names and contact information of three references to e1bennett@ucsd.edu.
Qualifications Required and Preferred Academic Background
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in biology, molecular or cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, or a related field. Candidates should also have strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to direct others, the ability to work independently and develop research projects aimed at the preparation of manuscripts for publication, and the ability to work cooperatively within a team. Technical experience with protein purification, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and mass spectrometry is preferred but not required.
Position Closing Date
open until filled
Appointment Length/Period
Initially 1 year with possibility of extension. 5-year maximum.
For more information or to apply, please contact
Eric Bennett
Telephone: 858-822-7900
Email: e1bennett@ucsd.edu
Website: http://www.biology.ucsd.edu/labs/bennett
Postdoctoral Scholar for the Section of Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution
Title:
Postdoctoral Scholar
Academic Division:
Division of Biological Sciences
Research Unit:
Ecology, Behavior & Evolution
Description:
The Section of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution at the University of California- San Diego invites applications for a position for a post-doctoral scholar to study the ecology of algal biofuel production. The successful candidate will participate in research on the effects of algal species traits, diversity in polyculture, zooplankton grazing and nutrient stoichiometry on biochemical composition of algal cells. The position is part of the San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology (www.algae.ucsd.edu), an interdisciplinary consortium of researchers working on all aspects of the development and commercialization of algae biofuels. The present position will integrate lab culturing experiments to quantify species traits and environmental tolerances with field mesocosms to measure performance under outdoor conditions. Expected products include: (1) a database of stoichiometric, biochemical and life history traits for a wide range of eukaryotic and cyanobacterial strains; (2) a number of refereed publications describing experiments on the effects of algal diversity on lipid yield and losses to grazers
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree preferably in Aquatic or Microbial Ecology, Limnology or Oceanography. Experience with maintaining lab cultures of micro-organisms and measuring cell elemental and biochemical composition will be essential. The position will be available on or around January 1, 2010 and will be initially set for one year with the chance of continuing for up to three years. Salary will be Commensurate with experience per the Division of Biological Sciences postdoctoral salary scale. Applicants should send a CV, cover letter and contact information for three referees to Jonathan Shurin. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
Salary/Stipend Information:
Commensurate with experience per the division postdoc salary scale.
Procedure to Apply:
Interested applicants should send CV and a cover letter stating professional goals and interests to Prof. Jonathan Shurin via email.
Skills & Knowledge Required:
Experience with culturing of micro-organisms, water chemistry and analyses of cellular stoichiometry and biochemical composition. Knowledge of ecological theory and experience with advanced data analysis and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals.
Position closing date:
December 1, 2010
Appointment Length/Period:
Initially 1 year with possible annual extension. 5 year maximum.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Prof. Jonathan Shurin via email
Website:
mRNA Localization and Membrane Trafficking
Academic Division:
Biological Sciences
Academic Department/Research Unit:
Cell and Developmental Biology
Disciplinary Specialty of Research:
Genetics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology
Applications are invited for one or more postdoctoral positions to study mRNA localization events in Drosophila melanogaster. Particular focus will be on RNA-protein complexes that are actively transported along microtubules to the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum and that facilitate ER to Golgi trafficking (Wilhelm, JE Developmental Cell, 2005). Join the UCSD cell biology community and our growing group to examine how the RNA world interacts with membrane trafficking systems.
Salary/Stipend Information:
commensurate with experience
Procedure to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a CV, a cover letter stating professional goals and interests, and three references to: Jim Wilhelm, Division of Biological Sciences, Section of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr. MC0347, La Jolla, CA 92093-0347. For more information contact: jwilhelm@ucsd.edu
Candidates should have a PhD in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related discipline with technical experience in one or more of the following areas: Drosophila genetics, protein purification, or video microscopy.
Position Closing Date:
open until filled
Appointment Length/Period:
1 yr with possible annual extension to 5 yr
For more information or to apply, please contact:
James Wilhelm
Telephone: (858) 534-9541 Fax: (858) 534-5831 Website: http://www-biology.ucsd.edu/faculty/wilhelm.html
Cell Biology
Academic Department/Research Unit:
Molecular Biology Section, Cancer Center
Disciplinary Specialty of Research:
Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
Description:
Two positions available:
- Mechanistic understanding of research on unfolded protein response pathway, and study on a newly-identified ER inheritance regulation during aging
- Biochemical study of multi functional ER receptor kinase/RNase Ire1, a key initiator of the Unfolded Protein Response pathway
Salary/Stipend Information:
Commensurate with experience per the division postdoc salary scale.
Procedure to Apply:
Please send CV and provide named contact information for at least three references via email at niwa@ucsd.edu
Skills and Knowledge Required:
Cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry. Experience working with yeast (S. cerevisiae) and microscope is preferred, but not required.
Position Closing Date:
March 31, 2011
Appointment Length/Period:
Two years, with possible annual extension to 5 years
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Maho Niwa - niwa@ucsd.edu Telephone: (858) 822-3451 Website: http://www-biology.ucsd.edu/labs/niwa
DNA damage responses and self-renewal of embryonic stem cells
Academic Division:
Biological Sciences
Academic Department/Research Unit:
Molecular Biology
Disciplinary Specialty of Research:
Genetics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry
Description:
Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions to study ATM- and p53-mediated DNA damage responses in mammalian cells, particularly the human embryonic stem cells.
Procedure to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a CV, a cover letter stating professional goals and research interests, and three references to: Yang Xu, Division of Biological Sciences, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr. MC 0322, La Jolla, CA 92093-0322. Or e-mail to yangxu@ucsd.edu.
Requirement:
Candidates should have a recent PhD and significant publications in a relevant discipline.
Appointment Length/Period:
Up to 4 years
For more information on our research:
Website: http://biology.ucsd.edu/faculty/xu.html
Neurobiology Section: Network mechanisms for learning and memory (1)
Description:
Highly motivated and creative candidates are invited to apply for a postdoctoral position to study the dysfunction of the hippocampo-entorhinal circuitry in aging. The project will use viral-vector based technology to manipulate the function of neurons.
Salary information:
Commensurate with experience
Position closing date:
Open until filled
Procedure to Apply:
Applicants should send a CV, a cover letter stating professional goals and research interest and the names of three references to: sleutgeb@ucsd.edu or Stefan Leutgeb, , 9500 Gilman Dr., MC 0357, La Jolla, CA 92093.
Requirement:
Candidates should have a PhD in Neuroscience or in a related discipline. Experience with electrophysiology, behavior, and/or genetic methods to transfect neurons is required.
Appointment length.
The initial appointment will be for one year with possible annual extensions for up to 4 years.
Neurobiology Section: Network mechanisms for learning and memory (2)
Description:
Highly motivated and creative candidates are invited to apply for a postdoctoral position to study the encoding of spatial and auditory sequences. The experiments will include recordings form large populations of hippocampal neurons in a state-of-the-art virtual reality setup.
Salary information:
Commensurate with experience
Position closing date:
Open until filled
Procedure to Apply:
Applicants should send a CV, a cover letter stating professional goals and research interest and the names of three references to: sleutgeb@ucsd.edu or Stefan Leutgeb, , 9500 Gilman Dr., MC 0357, La Jolla, CA 92093.
Requirement:
Candidates should have a PhD in Neuroscience or in a related discipline. Experience with electrophysiology, behavior, or computational approaches is required.
Appointment length.
The initial appointment will be for one year with a possible annual extension for up to 2 years. The project requires outstanding communication skills and frequent interactions with collaborators and that experimental work is performed at the University of Munich..
Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letters a personal statement summarizing leadership efforts and/or contributions to diversity. UCSD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.
