Position overview
Position title: Research Specialist
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position . A reasonable estimate for this position is $78,300 - $201,700

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: January 2027

Position duration: Two years with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: September 23, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Oct 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (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 Guthrie lab, in the Department of BioEngineering at the University of California, Berkeley, 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 bacterial metabolites and molecular techniques to investigate their function in vitro and in vivo. We are seeking an Associate Specialist/Full Specialist to join our team and contribute to research on diet-derived microbiota-dependent metabolites (MDMs).

The successful candidate will design and execute experiments to identify and characterize MDMs, using molecular biology techniques, multi-omics approaches, and mass spectrometry. They will investigate the physiological effects of MDMs using gnotobiotic animal models and explore their roles in host health. The Specialist will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, analyze large-scale omics data, and contribute to manuscript preparation and grant writing. Additionally, they will mentor junior lab members and participate in scientific discussions and presentations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative research environment.

Labor Contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/academic-researchers/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Master's degree or equivalent international degree

Preferred qualifications

• PhD (awarded within the last three years), MD, or both, in a field related to microbiology, computational biology, synthetic biology, or biomedical research.
• Record of academic achievements and research productivity, such as a track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent time management, effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in molecular biology, multi-omics, histology, tissue culture, and gnotobiotic animal studies is highly desirable.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05514

Help contact: [email protected]

Job location

Berkeley, CA