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Chair of the Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy (JPF06291) - AP Recruit (ucdavis.edu)

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Recruitment Period

Open Date: April 8, 2025

Next Review Date: April 23, 2025 - Apply by April 23, 2025 (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 one Junior Specialist in Qizhi Gong's lab. This position will involve interdisciplinary studies focusing on questions about pathogen–olfactory mucosa interactions, neuroinflammation, 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 the 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 Professor Qizhi Gong and work cooperatively and collegially in a collaborative research environment.

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

1. Research (90% EFFORT)
   The Junior Specialist will be part of the team to study neuroinflammation and innate immune responses in the olfactory system upon viral infection. Experimental procedures performed by the Junior Specialist include transgenic mouse colony management, genotyping of mice, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope in situ hybridization, confocal imaging, and quantitative image analysis, gene expression assays including RT-qPCR, whole tissue, and single cell RNA-seq. The Junior 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 Junior 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 must be a motivated, organized, independently driven individual who can work and collaborate with members of the lab professionally. They must, therefore, possess excellent organizational, logistical, and time management skills.

2. Professional Competence and Activity (5% EFFORT)
   The Junior Specialist will have the opportunity to attend conferences and participate in departmental and other relevant seminar series, journal clubs, and other pertinent activities.
3. University and Public Service (5% EFFORT)
   The Junior Specialist is 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 $53,100 at Step 1 or $56,600 at Step 2.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. Degree must be awarded before start date.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in laboratory research
• Experience in using rodent models to conduct biomedical research
• Experience in mammalian tissue processing
• Experience in molecular techniques
• 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

• Demonstrated experience serving as a mentor or teaching assistant to undergraduates
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with immunohistochemistry in brain sections
• Ability to perform transcardial perfusions in mice
• Experience with coding

To Apply

To apply, please go to the following link: JPF07034. This position will remain open until filled.

Qualified applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 references