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Assistant/Associate Project Scientist - Therapeutic Genome Editor - Innovative G
Inside Higher Ed, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Overview
Position title:
Assistant or Associate Project Scientist, Therapeutic Genome Editor – Innovative Genomics Institute Position duration:
One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds Percent time:
100% Anticipated start:
Late fall 2025 Organization:
Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI); a joint venture of UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco, with administrative operations on the Berkeley campus. Application window
Open date: September 17, 2025; Most recent review date: October 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Final date: October 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications may continue to be reviewed if the position is not filled. Responsibilities
Design and optimize editing and delivery strategies to address diseases of the blood. Conceive novel genome editing formulations for targeted CRISPR delivery (e.g., targeting hematopoietic stem cells and/or immune cells). Design and execute in vitro and in vivo assays to evaluate candidate strategies for editing and delivery. Obtain consistent and reliable data, maintaining electronic lab notebook (ELN) records. Manage multiple projects and tasks in parallel to meet program milestones. Train one or more postdoctoral researchers and/or technicians. Collaborate with principal investigators, postdocs, and students at partner universities and provide input to their research teams. Contribute to development of useful and practical intellectual property. Contribute to high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals. Attend scientific conferences to discuss accomplishments and establish collaborations. Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD, MD, or equivalent international degree Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
At least two years post-PhD research experience Preferred qualifications
PhD, MD, or equivalent in biological, medical, or biomedical discipline. Ability and willingness to travel occasionally as required. Experience designing, executing, and completing projects to meet milestones. Experience leading development of novel candidate genetic therapies addressing blood disease. Experience with CAR-T cell therapy, especially via CRISPR-based engineering. Experience with tissue culture of cells relevant to bioengineering and/or genetic therapeutic development. Experience with culture of primary human cells related to blood disease (e.g., immune cells and/or hematopoietic stem cells). Experience developing in vitro assays to validate and quantify editor activity. Experience with DNA and RNA NGS platforms to validate in vivo genome editing. Experience with droplet digital PCR for assessment of genome editing outcomes. Ability to mentor and guide other team members; effective communication and collaboration with a diverse group of researchers. Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Cover Letter Research Statement describing accomplishments, proposed plans, and areas for future research. Reference Requirements
3 references required (contact information only) Apply
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05106 Help contact: hailey.hunter@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity 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. In searches when letters of reference are required, all letters will be treated as confidential per UC policy. Potential referees should be advised to refer to UC Berkeley’s statement of confidentiality prior to submitting letters. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Finalists must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct. Job location: Berkeley, CA Disclaimer
For more information, please refer to UC Berkeley’s policies on equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.
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Position title:
Assistant or Associate Project Scientist, Therapeutic Genome Editor – Innovative Genomics Institute Position duration:
One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds Percent time:
100% Anticipated start:
Late fall 2025 Organization:
Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI); a joint venture of UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco, with administrative operations on the Berkeley campus. Application window
Open date: September 17, 2025; Most recent review date: October 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Final date: October 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications may continue to be reviewed if the position is not filled. Responsibilities
Design and optimize editing and delivery strategies to address diseases of the blood. Conceive novel genome editing formulations for targeted CRISPR delivery (e.g., targeting hematopoietic stem cells and/or immune cells). Design and execute in vitro and in vivo assays to evaluate candidate strategies for editing and delivery. Obtain consistent and reliable data, maintaining electronic lab notebook (ELN) records. Manage multiple projects and tasks in parallel to meet program milestones. Train one or more postdoctoral researchers and/or technicians. Collaborate with principal investigators, postdocs, and students at partner universities and provide input to their research teams. Contribute to development of useful and practical intellectual property. Contribute to high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals. Attend scientific conferences to discuss accomplishments and establish collaborations. Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD, MD, or equivalent international degree Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
At least two years post-PhD research experience Preferred qualifications
PhD, MD, or equivalent in biological, medical, or biomedical discipline. Ability and willingness to travel occasionally as required. Experience designing, executing, and completing projects to meet milestones. Experience leading development of novel candidate genetic therapies addressing blood disease. Experience with CAR-T cell therapy, especially via CRISPR-based engineering. Experience with tissue culture of cells relevant to bioengineering and/or genetic therapeutic development. Experience with culture of primary human cells related to blood disease (e.g., immune cells and/or hematopoietic stem cells). Experience developing in vitro assays to validate and quantify editor activity. Experience with DNA and RNA NGS platforms to validate in vivo genome editing. Experience with droplet digital PCR for assessment of genome editing outcomes. Ability to mentor and guide other team members; effective communication and collaboration with a diverse group of researchers. Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Cover Letter Research Statement describing accomplishments, proposed plans, and areas for future research. Reference Requirements
3 references required (contact information only) Apply
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05106 Help contact: hailey.hunter@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity 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. In searches when letters of reference are required, all letters will be treated as confidential per UC policy. Potential referees should be advised to refer to UC Berkeley’s statement of confidentiality prior to submitting letters. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Finalists must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct. Job location: Berkeley, CA Disclaimer
For more information, please refer to UC Berkeley’s policies on equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.
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