Junior/Assistant Specialist – Ribbe/Hu Labs, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

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Job #JPF10357

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000-$73,200. See Represented Specialist Series - Fiscal Year and Represented Specialist Series - Non-Exempt Fiscal Year.

Open date: August 10, 2026

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Nov 30, 2026 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.

Applications are invited for Junior Specialist and Assistant Specialist positions in our labs at the University of California, Irvine, to investigate the catalytic and assembly mechanisms of nitrogenase. Responsibilities will include conducting molecular biology, biochemical, and microbiological experiments.

Responsibilities: • Molecular Biology: Plasmid transformation for recombinant protein expression • Bacterial Cell Culture: Growth and cultivation in shaker flasks and bioreactors (fermenters) • Protein Expression and Purification: Anaerobic expression and purification of recombinant proteins

Lab: Laboratory website: Ribbe-Hu Laboratory Hu-Ribbe – Department of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Follow us on Bluesky: Ribbe Hu Labs (@ribbehulab.bsky.social) Follow us on X: Ribbe Hu Labs (@HuRibbe) on X

Requirements: • Junior Specialist: Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in biochemistry or a related field, or equivalent research experience. Experience in molecular biology and/or protein biochemistry is preferred. • Assistant Specialist: Candidates should possess a master's degree (or equivalent) in biochemistry or a related field, or at least five years of research experience demonstrating expertise in biochemistry. Experience in molecular biology and/or protein biochemistry is preferred.

Document requirements: • Curriculum Vitae – Please send your most recently updated CV. • Cover Letter

Reference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only)

Lab : https: // faculty.sites.uci.edu/mribbe/

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