The Lofgren Lab

Staff:

Laboratory Manager: I am currently seeking a Lab Manager for a full-time, long-term position in our group. Start date flexible. M.S. preferred. Must have at least two years of laboratory experience and excellent organizational and communication skills. Please contact me for more information if you are interested in this position.

Laboratory Technician: I am currently seeking a Jr. Specialist Lab Technician to assist on an NSF funded project on fungal competition. Must have B.S. at start date. Must have basic experience in plant and/or fungal culture and molecular techniques (PCR, DNA/RNA extraction etc.). Anticipated start date in early summer 2025. Please check here for the formal posting which should be available mid-to late February.

Postdocs:

I am seeking applications to fill one postdoc position to summer of 2025 (start date flexible). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please click here for position description and instructions on how to apply. Informal inquires prior to application are welcome. Please visit PMB Postdoc Resources and the UC Berkeley Postdoctoral Association for more information about PD life and resources at UC Berkeley. Outside of this opportunity, I welcome inquiries regarding independently funded Postdoctoral research in our group via fellowship at organizations such as those listed below.

Berkeley Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

NSF-PRFB

Graduate Students:

The next application cycle for graduate school will take place in December 2025. Please see the UC Berkeley Plant and Microbial Biology Ph.D. Program for more information. UCB PMB does not offer an MS program. If you are interested in graduate work in our group, please reach out to me in advance of the application deadline, but note that admissions decisions are made my committee, not by the PI, and admitted students participate in three rotations before lab placements. I hope to accept one graduate student from the December 2025 cohort to start Fall 2026.

UNderGraduate Students:

I am currently accepting work-study applications for two undergraduate Student Assistants to start as soon as possible. If you are a current UCB undergraduate student and work-study eligible, please see job posting #4387498296. To apply, email me a current CV, and a cover letter indicating your interest in fungal biology and ecology, your proposed major and current year in your program, and any relevant course work.