Jobs

A part-time Assistant Project Scientist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Soojin Yi to conduct research on the genomic and bioinformatic analysis of next generation sequencing data including DNA methylation, single cell epigenetic and RNA-seq, and bulk tissue RNA-seq data. The data are likely from, but not limited to, from human and nonhuman primate species. The appointee will work with the PI and UCSB to establish computational infrastructure and pipelines to transfer, manage and analyze the data. The applicant will also perform troubleshooting, data processing, data managing, uploading and downloading data and codes to public domains, assist with statistical analysis and graphic processing. The appointee will be expected to make significant conceptual contributions to the project. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position.

The Goard lab is seeking a full-time (100%) Junior Specialist (Research Technician) interested in using cutting edge optical and physiological techniques to probe sensory processing and cognitive function. Although there will be some lab management duties (e.g., ordering), this position will primarily be an opportunity to design and build physiology equipment and carry out a supervised research project to gain hands-on laboratory experience.

A position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Craig Montell to conduct research on the molecular and neural mechanisms underlying amino acid taste in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. The appointee will generate mutant and transgenic flies using CRISPR/Cas9 and apply behavioral assays to reveal the roles of ion channels and receptors important for sensory physiology. The applicant will also perform imaging, electrophysiology and other molecular biology and biochemistry experiments on flies. The appointee will be expected to make significant conceptual contributions to the project.