Job Abstract

The Guthrie Lab within the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks postdoctoral scholars to investigate the role of small molecules from human microbiomes in kidney biology. The Guthrie lab aims to decipher the basic biology, sources of heterogeneity, and opportunities to modulate diet-derived microbiota-dependent metabolites (MDMs) for beneficial host signaling. We use computational methods and mass spectrometry to quantify MDMs and molecular techniques to investigate their function in vitro and in vivo.

Specific duties and training experiences include:

• Design and analyze experiments using a kidney organoid model.
• Design and analyze experiments using mass spectrometry.
• Gain and develop expertise in mass spectrometry.
• Present at update and lab meetings.
• Contribute to publications.
• Collaborate with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as clinicians.
• Participation in professional development activities (grant writing workshops, conferences, career fairs targeting jobs in various industries).

PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree granting program.

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

• Proficient in standard biological techniques (biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, tissue culture, and pathology)
• Familiarity with statistical analysis
• Familiarity with small molecule-focused mass spectrometry
• Commitment to contributing to a professional and inclusive work environment is expected
• Dedicated, enthusiastic, and tenacious teamwork is expected
• Clear communication and experience writing scientific papers is expected, prior publications strongly preferred

• 3 required (contact information only)

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

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.

Please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.