Postdoc - Protein Synthesis and Proteostasis - Molecular & Cell Biology

Position overview Position title: Postdoc Employee

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). A reasonable full-time estimate for this position is $69,073 - $77,030.

Percent time: 100%

Position duration: Two years with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.

Open date: January 27, 2026

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Feb 10, 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: Friday, Feb 27, 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.

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar Employee in the Brar Lab, in the area of links between translation and protein complex assembly.

This project was recently funded by a W.M. Keck Foundation grant to Professor Brar, and is focused on globally defining and understanding protein complexes that assemble during the synthesis of their component subunits, and how protein synthesis and cellular proteostasis are connected. This is a non- federal grant, providing stable support for this project. The postdoc would be focused initially on methods development, building on work from the Brar lab within the collaborative environment of the Brar-Unal lab and the MCB department.

This is a project focused on fundamental biology, initially using yeast cells as a eukaryotic model system. It is an ideal position for a postdoc interested in building a research program for a future independent academic position.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD degree program (or equivalent international degree)

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

PhD (or equivalent international degree) required by the appointment start date. The candidate should have no more than two years of post-degree research experience by start date.

Preferred qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong publication record in peer reviewed journals
• PhD in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, genomics, yeast biology
• Experience in methods development and studying gene expression
• Expertise with methods such as mRNA-seq, CRISPR screens, protein biochemistry, RNA biology, and yeast genetics

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Letters of reference will only be solicited for finalists

Help contact: gabrar

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