Postdoctoral Scholar in Nutritional Science and Toxicology
University of California Berkeley College of Natural Resources
United States

Recruitment Period

The Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Postdoctoral Scholar with the Moore Lab, in the area of nuclear receptor regulation of liver metabolism and oncogenesis, at 100% time with an expected start date in early 2021.

The research in the Moore Lab centers on the role of nuclear receptors in the regulation of normal physiology and disease pathologies. The laboratory uses mouse models to study diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, particularly the liver and intestine. The selected candidate will carry out and manage studies on the control of liver metabolic and oncogenic pathways by nuclear receptors. This will include experimentation in mice and cell lines. The candidate will also maintain accurate records of experiments and results and prepare reports on results.

Basic Qualifications (At the time of application):
• PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD degree program (or equivalent international degree) at the time of application.

Additional Qualifications (By start date):
• PhD (or equivalent international degree). The candidate should have no more than four years of post-degree research experience by start date.

Preferred Qualifications (By start date):
• Experience in management and analysis of large-scale biological datasets
• Scientific writing experience as indicated by publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience working with mammalian models of physiology and disease

Appointment:
This position reports to Professor Moore. The initial appointment will be at 100% time for one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on UC Berkeley Postdoc salary scale.

To Apply: Visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02852

Specific questions regarding the recruitment can be directed to PI, Professor Moore at daviddmoore@berkeley.edu.

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

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/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters.

University of California Postdoctoral Scholars are exclusively represented by the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW). The union’s (UAW 5810) website is http://uaw5810.org/. Details concerning your benefits as a Postdoctoral Scholar are set forth in Article 3, "Benefits," of the UC-UAW Local 5810 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). A copy of the CBA between the University of California and the UAW is located at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/px/index.html.

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, 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.

The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their work.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)

• 3 letters of reference required