Postdoctoral Scholar - Barlow lab

Position Overview

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  Table 23:
Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year. The salary range for this position is $[69,073]-$[74,281].

Open date: May 20, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Jun 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jul 31, 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.

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Barlow laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. The focus of the Barlow laboratory is to elucidate the molecular and genetic factors governing the causes and consequences of genome instability in primary, immortalized and transformed cells. The primary research aim of the laboratory is to investigate how secondary structures forming in DNA induce replication stress and DNA damage in highly proliferative cell types such as lymphocytes, and to define the mechanisms maintaining genome integrity during DNA replication and cell division.

The lab has emerging projects on how genome instability interacts with the innate immune response and neurodegeneration and established projects investigating the impact of genome instability on the adaptive immune system using mouse as a model organism. The laboratory uses a combination of genetics, molecular biology, and next‑generation sequencing to investigate where and how DNA damage arises, define downstream consequences on cell division and metabolism, and identify novel determinants underlying disease initiation and progression.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate is a highly motivated individual with a strong background in molecular and cell biology or computational biology that will manage an independent research project. The candidate will develop new assays, collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects, train junior lab members, present data at scientific meetings, and help write manuscripts.

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant discipline. Training in cell biology, molecular biology and genetics, as well as excellent oral and written English skills are required.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

Candidates with experience in immunology, next‑generation sequencing technologies, bioinformatics or computational biology will receive special consideration.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
• Statement of Teaching - A short paragraph on mentoring undergraduate students and PhD candidates can be included (Optional)

Reference requirements

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