ZHAO Research Laboratory  

                                                            Department of Chemistry

& Environmental Toxicology Graduate Program

 University of California, Riverside

We are always looking for motivated individuals to join the team. Currently, we have positions open for a postdoctoral fellow and Ph.D. students. Please contact Dr. Zhao for details.

Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Cell and Molecular Biology 

Job description 

A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Linlin Zhao’s laboratory at the Department of Chemistry of the University of California, Riverside. The postdoctoral fellow will work on NIH-funded projects focused on elucidating the mechanism of mitochondrial DNA turnover (Nucleic Acids Res. 2023, 51(1):41-53; Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2019, 116(36):17792-17799). The candidate will have exposure to the laboratory’s expertise in DNA damage and repair, mitochondrial biology, enzymology, nucleic acid chemistry, and proteomics. For details, please visit https://zhaolab.ucr.edu. 

The postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to interact with staff at core facilities to acquire skills in proteomics, genomics, DNA sequencing data analysis, and bioinformatics. Besides, the fellow will have the opportunity to hone his/her skills in scientific communication, student supervising, and lab management. We welcome and support scientists with diverse backgrounds who are energetic and highly motivated for career advancement. 

UC Riverside has a vibrant research environment (including 12 current NAS members and 2 Nobel Laureates). The Zhao lab is housed in the state-of-the-art Multidisciplinary Research Building, UCR’s newest and largest research building. The campus is close to other universities, research institutes, and biotech industries in Southern California. Riverside offers ample cultural and entertainment opportunities and affordable housing. The Pacific Ocean is located about 1 hour west of the campus, and the San Bernardino Mountains and ski areas are about 1 hour east. The City of Riverside offers a vibrant lifestyle for both your personal and professional life: thriving education institutions for all ages, a variety of parks and spaces, and its commitment to culture and the arts.

Qualifications 

A successful candidate should have a doctoral degree in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field. A candidate with a strong background in mitochondrial biology, mammalian cell cultures, and genetic manipulation techniques, such as lentiviral, retroviral, and CRISPR, is preferred. 

Appointment, salary, and benefits 

Appointment period: One year, renewable annually. 

Salary: Postdoctoral salary is commensurate with qualifications. $60,000—level 0 (experience after Ph.D. 0 - 11 months); $62,220—level 1 (12 - 23 months); $64,522—level 2 (24 - 35 months); $66,909—level 3 (36 - 47 months); $69,385—level 4 (48 - 59 months); $71,952—level 5 (60 - 71 months).

Other benefits: Health insurance 

Postdoctoral scholars are automatically members of the Riverside Postdoc Association (RPA) (https://rpa.ucr.edu/), an active community that seeks to engage with postdocs to improve and promote their welfare and interests living in Riverside and working at UCR. Upon arrival, every postdoc is invited to contact RPA to meet new contacts, receive tips for living in Riverside, and participate in cultural and recreational activities organized by the association.

Contacts 

Interested applicants should send a CV, a 1-page research statement describing your experience and how you may contribute to the lab, and the names/contact information of three references to Dr. Zhao via email.