Junior/Assistant Specialist

Junior/Assistant Specialist – Computer Science Division – College of Engineering Position Overview Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The current full‑time base salary range for this position is $55,000 – $70,700. Off‑scale salaries, which yield compensation higher than the published system‑wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: Spring 2026 Position duration: One year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year based on performance and availability of funding. Application Window Open date: October 22, 2025Next review date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)Final date: Friday, November 21, 2025, 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position Description The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, in the College of Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, is seeking a Junior or Assistant Specialist to provide support in research projects focused on understanding the role of neuronal and astrocytic activity in tau pathology using Alzheimer’s disease models. The candidate will contribute both to specialized experimental studies and to general laboratory operations. The position will be in Chunlei Liu’s group at UC Berkeley. The group focuses on technologies for remote modulation of neuronal activities. The successful candidate will support experiments examining neuronal and astrocytic activity in tau pathology and perform laboratory techniques including immunocytochemistry, calcium imaging, Western blotting, PCR, and ELISA. They will prepare primary neuronal cultures, conduct Ca²⁺ imaging experiments in cell lines and primary culture, and conduct data analysis processing. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent international degree) program. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree is required. Preferred qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or related field. Prior laboratory experience in cell culture, molecular biology, and live‑cell fluorescence imaging. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Application Requirements Documents required Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Research Statement – Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. Optional: include publication record, awards, inclusive research practices, areas for future research. Reference Requirements Three required references (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05190 Help contact: cwelden@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, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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