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Research Specialist
This role will be responsible for contributing to the Reck-Peterson lab’s research program on filamentous fungal biology and secondary metabolite production. The Reck-Peterson lab discovered that peroxisomes in filamentous fungi move by “hitchhiking” on early endosomes. Through a genetic screen they discovered a putative protein linker between the two organelles. Current efforts are aimed at understanding the mechanism and function of organelle hitchhiking.
This role will be one of two high ranking non-Investigator roles within the lab. Ideal candidates will be confident and comfortable in a leadership role, have a strong desire to serve as a trusted resource for the other members of the lab, and contribute to the lab’s culture of doing collaborative science.
Research Technician II Fungi
This role will be responsible for contributing to the Reck-Peterson lab’s research program on filamentous fungal biology and secondary metabolite production. The Reck-Peterson lab discovered that peroxisomes in filamentous fungi move by “hitchhiking” on early endosomes. Through a genetic screen they discovered a putative protein linker between the two organelles. Current efforts are aimed at understanding the mechanism and function of organelle hitchhiking.
This role will be to support the fungal biologists in the lab and engage in an independent research project. We encourage recent graduates interested in baccalaureate studies to apply. Our lab has a culture of providing excellent post-bacc training and placing people in top PhD and MD programs (for example, recent post-baccs have joined PhD or MD programs at Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Northwestern, and Harvard).
Research Technician Biochemestry
This role will be responsible for contributing to the Reck-Peterson lab’s research program on understanding the molecular basis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) caused by mutations in leucine rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2), one of the most commonly mutated genes in familial PD.
This role will be to support the scientists in the lab working on the LRRK2 project and to engage in an independent research project. We encourage recent graduates interested in baccalaureate studies to apply.
Postdoctoral Position to study mechanisms of intracellular transport
The Reck-Peterson lab (http://reck-peterson.ucsd.edu/) at the University of California San Diego in the Cellular and Molecular Medicine Department and the Division of Biological Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join our team. Dr. Reck-Peterson is also an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. We study the mechanisms of intracellular transport in both health and disease. For example, we recently showed that the Lissencephaly 1 protein (Lis1) is required for the assembly of active dynein transport complexes (Nat Cell Biol. 5: 518-525). In collaboration with the Leschziner lab, we also showed that the Parkinson’s disease-linked protein LRRK2 acts as a roadblock on microtubules, inhibiting the movement of dynein and kinesin motors (Nature: 588:344-349).
About the Reck-Peterson lab and UC San Diego:
• We are a team of interdisciplinary scientists using a wide-range of state-of-the-art methods including single-molecule biophysics, in vitro reconstitution, and advanced live-cell imaging and analysis.
• We collaborate with the Leschziner and Villa labs at UC San Diego to solve protein structures by cryo-electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography, respectively.
• We foster a lab environment that is stimulating and supportive. Postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to develop new research directions.
• Dr. Reck-Peterson works with each postdoctoral fellow to foster their career development and achieve their career goals.
• San Diego offers a lively metropolitan area located on the sunny beaches of Southern California.
What we are looking for:
• Ambitious and driven individual who works well independently and in teams.
• Extensive experience with protein biochemistry, including cloning, protein expression and purification.
• Experience with in vitro reconstitutions and single-molecule methods.
• Strong background in light microscopy and analysis methods.
• Experience in CRISPR-based gene-editing preferred.
• Experience in bioinformatics preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit 1) cover letter and 2) CV to sreckpeterson (at) ucsd.edu. In addition, please have three referees send letters of recommendation directly to sreckpeterson (at) ucsd.edu. Applications will be reviewed starting immediately until the position is filled.
Email sreckpeterson (at) ucsd.edu for any inquires about all jobs.