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Recruitment Period

Open Date: July 15, 2024

Next Review Date: August 5, 2024 - Apply by August 5, 2024 (11:59 p.m.) to be considered in the first round of applicants. All applicants received will be released to the Search Committee the following day. More review dates will continue to be added if the position is not filled.

Description

The Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, seeks to hire 1 employee as a Junior Specialist in Sergi Simó's lab. This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on questions in developmental neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases.

Major Responsibilities and Designated Areas of Expertise

The Junior Specialist has the general duties of working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) in the planning and execution of research projects. The junior specialist may assist in data collection, entry and quality control, study design and implementation, literature reviews and data analysis for preparation of manuscripts or conference presentations, and writing conference abstracts and manuscripts (e.g., methods and results sections, table, and figure generation) for a particular project.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of Associate Professor Sergi Simó and work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.

Successful candidates are expected to participate in three major categories of activities listed below:

1. Research (90% EFFORT)
   The incumbent will collaborate with other research personnel affiliated with research activities investigating cellular and molecular mechanisms of cell fate determination during nervous system development and neurodegenerative diseases. Experimental procedures performed by the Junior Specialist include transgenic mouse colony management, tattooing and genotyping of mice, brain tissue sectioning; and immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging and quantitative image analysis, plasmid cloning, and cell culture. The Specialist will work with the PI on experimental design but will be expected to carry out research projects independently with the expectation that their results will lead to publication. As such, the Specialist is required to have the skills needed to lead projects that will produce rigorously acquired, high-quality data. This position also involves presenting and participating in group meetings, reviewing journal articles, engaging in scholarly discussions of research, critical and creative thinking, and providing mentorship to more junior colleagues. Additionally, the position also requires careful attention to detail, including accurate and reproducible data analysis and faithful documentation of results. The ideal candidate will be motivated, have strong logistical and time-management skills, and be willing to work collaboratively with other team members.
2. Professional Competence and Activity (5% EFFORT)
   The Junior Specialist will have the opportunity to participate in departmental and other relevant seminar series, journal clubs, and other pertinent activities.
3. University and Public Service (5% EFFORT)
   The Junior Specialist may be expected to provide mentorship to undergraduate research assistants that rotate through the lab. They will be expected to participate and contribute to laboratory and group meetings, and other activities, as applicable.

This recruitment is conducted at the junior rank. The resulting hire will be at the junior rank regardless of the proposed appointee’s qualifications.

A reasonable estimate for this position is $25.44 at Step 1 or 27.11 at Step 2.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or related Degree must be awarded before start date.
• Experience with cell culture, including handling of human cell
• Experience with immunohistochemistry in brain sections, including dissection, fixation, cryopreservation, sectioning, and imaging.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including PCR, gene cloning, mini- and maxi-prep preparation, etc.
• Experience performing protein analysis using Western
• Quantitative skills required for data analysis
• Display strong interpersonal and decision-making skills, organizational skills, and accurate record keeping capabilities
• Experience with laboratory safety and willingness to adhere to EH&S hazardous biological and chemical safety requirements
• A commitment to follow all laboratory standard operating procedures, proactively identify and address issues and/or troubleshoot with other laboratory personnel when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with rodent handling
• Ability to perform transcardial perfusions in mice

To Apply

To apply, please go to the following link: JPF06589. This position will remain open until filled.

Qualified applicants should submit:

• Cover letter (Candidates must summarize their specific research experience that qualifies them for this position, generic statements will not be acceptable)
• CV
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 references