Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist - Xue Lab

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 - $85,000. See Specialist Series - Represented Fiscal Year, Exempt and Specialist Series - Represented Fiscal Year, Non-Exempt.

Application Window

Open date : April 25, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, Aug 1, 2025 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 : Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 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.

Position description

The Xue Lab () is recruiting a Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist to support our research program investigating ecological and evolutionary dynamics in the human gut microbiome. We use cutting-edge techniques, including high-throughput cultivation of gut-derived microbial communities and strain-resolved metagenomic sequencing, to investigate how specific microbial interactions give rise to community-scale dynamics. The specialist is expected to generate and maintain a collection of in vitro communities and strain isolates from human microbiome samples; to build next-generation sequencing libraries to assess community composition; and to analyze 16S and metagenomic sequencing data from gut microbial communities. Experience with anaerobic microbiology and management of large sample collections is preferred, and computer programming and data analysis skills are helpful. Strong organization and communication skills are essential, as is a team mindset. The Xue lab is committed to holistic mentoring and career development for all lab members.

Qualified candidates should submit a (1) curriculum vitae, including previous work and research experience (2) cover letter that describes why they would like to join the Xue Lab specifically and how the position fits into their future career goals and (3) contact information for three references.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain a collection of human gut microbiome samples
• Generate a collection of in vitro communities and strain isolates derived from gut microbiome samples
• Prepare samples for amplicon and metagenomic sequencing
• Maintain and organize lab supplies and reagents
• Train and supervise junior lab members
• Document and communicate results with lab members

Requirements :

Lab : Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Accepting all applicants.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

Apply link : JPF09601

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA