Postdoctoral scholar in isotope geochemistry and biochemistry
Position overview Salary range: $55,631 - $65,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience). Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: August 2022 Position duration: 12 months with the possibility of renewal contingent upon demonstration of successful completion of the first year and funding availability. Application Window
Open date: April 28th, 2022

Next review date: Friday, May 13, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Jun 12, 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 Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) is seeking a postdoctoral candidate to measure stable carbon isotope effects of the enzyme Rubisco from a variety of different sources under different conditions including temperature and metallation state. The postdoctoral fellow will work with Prof. Daniel Stolper (Earth and Planetary Science) and Prof. Patrick Shih (Plant and Microbial Biology) at UC Berkeley and collaborate with Prof. Woodward Fischer at Caltech. The goal is characterize the carbon isotope effects of Rubisco in order to better understand the meaning of the carbon isotopic composition of organic matter in the present, geologic past, and as a biosignature in general.

The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments using Rubisco. They will make measurements of the concentration and isotopic composition of CO2 in samples via mass spectrometry. They will draft results as manuscripts and present work at conferences.

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 granting program.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• PhD or equivalent international degree.
• The candidate should have no more than four years of post-degree research experience.

Preferred qualifications

• PhD degree or equivalent international degree in earth science, plant biology, or related field.
• Experience in isotope geochemistry and enzymatic experience.
• Background in biogeochemistry and stable isotope geochemistry AND/OR biochemistry and enzymology
• Familiarity conducting experiments
• Familiarity making stable isotopic measurements AND/OR conducting enzymatic assays

Application Requirements Document requirements

• 
  Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• 
  Statement of Research
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03398
Help contact: dstolper@berkeley.edu
Campus Information
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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.
Job location Berkeley, CA

To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03398







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