"Research Scientist"

Position Description

Research Scientist

Job Category
Fulltime Term

ExemptOvertimeEligible
Exempt

Benefits Eligible
Benefit Based

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Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

The position is for a research scientist who will study the role of cellular stress in regulating the degradation of mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum.

Essential Job Duties

• Design and conduct experiments to investigate how cellular stress regulates endoplasmic reticulum degradation (35%)
• Design and conduct experiments to investigate how cellular stress regulates mitochondrial degradation (20%)
• Apply molecular biology techniques to resolve how phosphorylation events regulate endoplasmic reticulum degradation (15%)
• Execute and analyze whole‑genome CRISPRi screens to find factors responsible for endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondrial degradation (15%)
• Prepare research reports and presentations for internal meetings, publications, and conferences (15%)

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences
• Five years postdoctoral experience
• Detailed knowledge of molecular biology, mitochondrial biology, endoplasmic reticulum biology, and autophagy
• At least 3 years of experience with whole-genome CRISPRi screen
• At least 3 years of experience performing cell biological experiments independently, including live cell tracking, immunofluorescence, tissue culture, flow cytometry
• At least 2 years of experience with mass-spectrometry-based proteomics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring undergraduates or graduate students
• Experience presenting at international scientific meetings

Required Documents

• Resume

Hiring Range

$59,800 - $75,000 Per Year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.