Part-time laboratory manager position on the evolution and development
of specialized craniofacial morphology in Caribbean pupfishes.

The Martin Fish Speciation Lab at the University of California,
Berkeley in the Department of Integrative Biology and Museum of
Vertebrate Zoology seeks a part-time lab manager for a diverse
position involving laboratory animal care (pupfishes), in situ
hybridization assays (HCR), and CRISPR experiments. Pupfishes present
a rare opportunity to investigate the origins of adaptive radiation
and the evolution of novel niches (e.g.  scale-eating) localized
to only two locations, San Salvador Island in the Bahamas and Laguna
Chichancanab in Mexico, despite thousands of similar Caribbean
environments.

We are seeking highly detail-oriented applicants with an interest
in a flexible part-time position (~20 hours per week) with some
basic experience in a molecular lab such as DNA extraction, PCR,
and running gels.  Additional experience with in situ hybridization
protocols is a major asset but not required. Applicants must also
be open to learning laboratory protocols and pupfish husbandry and
care.

This is a part-time but multi-year position with the possibility
of renewal for three years. This research is funded by an NIH NIDCR
R01 grant. Start date is flexible, but is available this fall or
spring. Salary is based on UC hourly rates.

Required qualifications:
B.A. or B.S. or equivalent degree in biology, evolution, genetics,
development, bioinformatics, or related field.

Preferred qualifications:
Strong background in evolutionary developmental biology. The ideal
candidate will have some experience in a developmental biology lab
with an interest in CRISPR-Cas9, HCR, tol2 transgenics, and other
approaches.

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, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or
protected veteran status. BIPOC applicants under-represented and
marginalized in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.

UC Berkeley has a world-class community of integrative biologists
studying adaptive radiation spanning the Department of Integrative
Biology, the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, the Department of
Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, the Department of
Molecular and Cell Biology, the Center for Theoretical Evolutionary
Genomics, and more. The city of Berkeley and the surrounding San
Francisco Bay Area is known for its progressive values, vibrant
social and cultural scene, and beautiful surrounding environment.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their
interest in the position and relevant experience along with their
CV and contact information for three references to Chris Martin at
chmartin@berkeley.edu

This position is open until filled, but applications will be reviewed
immediately as received. Please feel free to contact me at the below
email address with any questions.

Christopher Martin
Associate Professor and Curator of Ichthyology
Integrative Biology and Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
University of California, Berkeley
chmartin@berkeley.edu
https://ib.berkeley.edu/labs/martin/
@fishspeciation.bsky.social

Chris Martin <chmartin@berkeley.edu>

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