Structural Biology IT Specialist
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Position overview
Position title: Structural Biology IT Specialist (Associate Specialist - Specialist ranks) Salary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,500 - $86, 900. Percent time:
Full-time (100%) Anticipated start:
As soon as possible after the initial review of applications. Position duration:
Initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding. Application Window Open date: March 21, 2024 Most recent review date: Monday, Apr 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Friday, Mar 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position description Professor Seth Rubin in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a Structural Biology IT Specialist. The specialist will contribute to structural biology research projects in collaboration with researchers in the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences and manage data processing and storage in the electron microscopy facility. Primary responsibilities will include overseeing and maintaining computational resources for electron microscopy and structural biology research. The successful candidate will also participate in collaborative research towards macromolecular structure determination and modelling with faculty research groups and train students and postdoctoral fellows in structural biology computational methods. The incumbent's role will be primarily on the end of data processing and structure solving using available electron microscopy and deep learning software packages, and they will train others to perform these tasks. Applicants with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:
The successful candidate may be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry: https://science.ucsc.edu/department/chemistry/ UCSC Biomolecular Cryo-EM Facility: https://www.ucsccryoem.org Qualifications Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)
Application Requirements Document requirements
Reference requirements
Applicants must provide the names and contact information of their references. The hiring unit will request confidential letters* from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System. *All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC's confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm. Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01703 Help contact: ddemarco@ucsc.edu About UC Santa Cruz 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, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Equity and Equal Protection Office at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by email at equity@ucsc.edu. Notice of Availability: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUBiz3WS3zErEGOhSOu7KZZPzGkTwr_2/view?usp=sharing. This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html). UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602. UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution. The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. VISIT UC Santa Cruz: https://www.ucsc.edu Job location Santa Cruz, California. The selected candidate may be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
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