Junior Specialist - Davis, United States - University of California, Davis

University of California, Davis

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Davis, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Salary range:

A reasonable estimate for this position is $4,275 per month, at Step 1 or $4,550 per month, at Step 2.

APPLICATION WINDOW
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Open date:April 16, 2024

Next review date:
Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 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
I. RESEARCH (80% EFFORT)
Summarize research findings in progress reports, manuscripts, and grants. Participating in writing and publication of manuscripts in collaboration with the PI and other lab members is also expected.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (10% EFFORT)
Participate in lab meetings, joint lab meetings, and journal clubs.

Additional activities will include laboratory maintenance, assisting the PI with activities related to regulatory compliance (e.g., BUA), chemical inventory, maintaining laboratory protocols and training records, ordering supplies and interacting with vendors.

When appropriate, present data and participate in grant and publication writing.

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics/Genomics, or related field
Previous laboratory experience

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

Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to microbehost interactions, biomechanics, the cytoskeleton, and/or actin dynamics
Laboratory experience working with bacterial pathogens and/or immune cells
Experience with genetic manipulation of bacteria and/or cell lines
Experience in molecular biology, cloning, and biochemical methods
Experience with microscopy and image analysis
Experience quantifying biomechanical parameters

(e.g., force, tension, velocity)

Data science, or biostatistics skills

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover Letter (Optional)Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference requirements

35 required (contact information only)

ABOUT UC DAVIS
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population.

Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan:
"To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan." There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings.

UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

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
Davis, CA