Staff Research Associate 1 (9613C) - #71151

Job ID : 71151

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Location : Main Campus-Berkeley

Full / Part Time : Full Time

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Position Summary

Research on the transmission ecology of different genetic clades of grapevine red blotch virus. Work will include sample collection in the field, maintenance of plants and insects in a greenhouse facility, and molecular-based detection of a plant pathogen in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of plants and insects in a greenhouse facility.
• Potting and pruning of plants, growing plant species for insect rearing, changing plants in insect colony as appropriate;

monitoring for insect health.

• Experimental manipulations with plants and insects.
• Transferring insects from virus-infected plants to uninfected plants under different time points and conditions using appropriate equipment, keeping record of transfers and plant disease symptoms.
• PCR-based pathogen detection in the laboratory.
• Total plant DNA extraction following standard protocols, followed by PCR-based DNA amplification using quantitative PCR as a detection tool.
• Data evaluation, entry and organization.
• Sample collection from field sites.
• Support to general research activities in the laboratory.

Required Qualifications

• Experience processing and preparing plant samples from vineyards and greenhouse for pathogen detection, including DNA extraction, qPCR, and genotyping.
• Experience maintaining plants in a greenhouse facility.
• Experience organizing experimental data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with grapevine diseases is highly desirable.
• Experience maintaining insect colonies.
• Bachelor's degree in plant pathology, disease biology, entomology or related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) non-exempt career position, which is paid hourly and eligible for UC Benefits. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $26.

52 (Step 1) - $27.14 (Step 2).

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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