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

University of California, Davis

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Davis, United States

11 hours ago

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
Junior Specialist

NEX:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $24.57/hr at Step 1 or $26.15/hr at step 2

APPLICATION WINDOW
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Open date:May 22, 2024

Next review date:
Thursday, Jun 6, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Wednesday, Jul 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

POSTION DESCRIPTION:

Research (90%):
Professional competence (5%)

Service (5%)

TERM OF APPOINTMENT:
Short term, one year appointment with the possibility to extend to two years maximum, based on the needs of the research project

TO APPLY:

Please go to the following link:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a research statement describing their research experience and skills, and a curriculum vitae and, optionally, a statement of contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (max 500 words).

Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files. Applicants should also provide contact information for three references.
All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors of Science degree, preferably with training in the field of cell and molecular biology and yeast biology and genetics

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

Prior experience in recomibinant DNA bioinformatics methods, basic molecular biology techniques, and use of image analysis software such as ImageJ, gene design on-line tools such as Benchling, and structure manipulation software such as UCSF Chimera.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirementsCover LetterStatement of Research - Describe yourr past research experience, skills and interestsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.(Optional)

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

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

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit:
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:

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