Postdoctoral Scholar- Schilling Lab Migratory Cell Fate Determination

Position overview

Salary range : The salary range for this position is $64,-$77,. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level.

See for the salary range. Off-scale salaries , i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open date : May 14,

Next review date : Saturday, Jun 15, at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Saturday, May 10, 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

A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the Schilling lab in the Department of Developmental and Cell Biology, University of California, Irvine ( to study the genetic mechanisms that coordinate cell migration and cell fate determination during the embryonic development of neural crest cells in zebrafish.

We are interested in how highly migratory cells such as neural crest cells in vertebrate embryos acquire diverse fates such as cartilage, bone, neurons, glia or pigment cells.

To address this issue, we take a very multi-disciplinary approach including transcriptomic / bioinformatics analyses, genome editing, zebrafish mutants / transgenics and computational modeling to dissect neural crest cell heterogeneity.

We also study gene function using zebrafish mutants, many of which are models for human neural crest-related disorders including craniofacial birth defects, such as cleft palate.

We seek a highly motivated and career-oriented candidate with research expertise in developmental and / or cell biology and molecular genetics, preferably with some experience in bioinformatic analysis.

We prefer candidates within a year before or after their graduation with a PhD. A track record of excellent first author publication(s) is required.

To apply, one should submit their curriculum vitae and the contact information via the following recruitment URL :

Please apply by the initial review date listed above, for full consideration.

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Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research (Optional)

Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and / or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance .

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Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application : Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

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