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Posted: 06-Aug-23
Location: Davis, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 4462241
Junior Specialist Wan Lab
Junior Specialist - Wan Lab
JPF05916
POSITION DESCRIPTION
NATURE AND PURPOSE
This position provides research support to the laboratory of Dr. Yu-Jui Yvonne Wan in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This Junior Specialist position will conduct research on diet-related metabolic health problems using mouse models. This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on questions in molecular and cellular biology, bioinformatics or immunology as related to metabolic diseases and cancer.
The position of Junior Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area and provides technical or specialized expertise (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, or with research methods) in the planning and execution of a research project. Junior Specialists are required to be actively and significantly involved in publishable research activities, including reviewing journal articles and engaging in discussions on research and the interpretation of research results. Junior Specialists are also expected to participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations as well as review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications as applicable related to their research area of expertise.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
I. RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (80% EFFORT)
A. Work under the direction of the Principle Investigator or senior laboratory personnel on design, activities, analysis and presentation of research projects. Collaborate with personnel affiliated with research activities involving immunoassays (e.g., western blots, ELISA, multiplex assays), gene cloning, extracting RNA, DNA and protein from cell lines and tissue, conducting standard assays such as PCR, culturing mammalian cell lines, preparing samples for genomic analysis, and other such laboratory duties as may arise. Participate in and present research results, either short oral presentation or a poster presentation in scientific meetings. Organize and summarize final data in graphical and/or tabular form for publications, grant proposals, and publications. Participate in the writing of research results for publication by writing sections of the manuscript and helping edit the manuscript. Junior Specialist will have opportunities for co-authorship or acknowledgement in publications.
Additional responsibilities include keeping track of laboratory supplies, maintaining a database of all laboratory supplies and purchases, and maintaining detailed inventory and freezer logs of laboratory reagents/materials. The candidate will follow standard operating procedures and maintain a clean and orderly working environment in the laboratory and will help or aid other lab members in the performance of their work.
II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (15% EFFORT)
III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% EFFORT)
Number of Positions Available: 3
Term of Appointment: One year with possibility to extend to two maximum, based on the needs of the research project. 100% Appointment.
Please submit: Cover Letter (Optional), CV (Required) or Resume, and Contact Information for three references (Required) to https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF05916
This posting will remain open until filled through 02/03/2024.
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05916
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About University of California Davis
UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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