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Posted: 02-Apr-25
Location: Davis, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6119244
2025 MMG Junior Specialist - Lin lab
Position Overview:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 at Step 1 or $56,600 at Step 2.
Junior Specialist NEX: A reasonable estimate for this position is $25.44/hr at Step 1 or $27.11/hr at step 2.
The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of California, Davis invites applications for 1 Junior Specialist position (30% appointment) in yeast molecular genetics and metabolism.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Research (80%)
The Jr. Specialist will participate in publishable research on the regulation of NAD+ homeostasis in budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. This individual is expected to employ molecular genetic, genomic, and biochemical tools to identify and study novel NAD+ homeostasis factors. The position will involve PCR, qPCR, DNA electrophoresis, gene cloning, yeast mutant construction, genotyping, bacterial cell culture, yeast cell culture, cell-based assays, Western blot studies, and measurement of NAD+ and NAD+ intermediates. Additional duties include general laboratory maintenance such as cleaning of glassware, putting away glassware and supplies, autoclaving materials, ordering supplies, preparation of solutions and media, maintenance of cell cultures, freezing yeast strains, and maintaining frozen stocks of plasmids and various yeast strains.
The Jr. Specialist will perform experiments under the supervision of the PI. This individual is expected to familiarize themselves with the current state of knowledge in the field by reading background literature, including that suggested by supervisors and relevant independent study. The Jr. Specialist is expected to understand the rationale and hypotheses being tested, and to discuss experimental design prior to performing experiments with the supervisors. Once trained, this individual is expected to work independently for basic techniques and protocols.
Overall, the Jr. Specialist should work semi-independently, planning their own work schedule and experiments, with oversight by the PI. They will be expected to participate in the design of the experimental plan and individual experiments. They will keep a detailed laboratory notebook including experimental procedures and results. They will participate in internal campus seminar series and laboratory research meetings, presenting in both. The Jr. Specialist may be able to participate in and present research results, either short oral presentations or poster presentations, in local external scientific meetings on campus or in California. They will organize and summarize final data in graphical and/or tabular form for presentation, publications and grant proposals. They will also participate in the writing of research results for publication by writing sections of the manuscript and/or help editing the manuscript.
Service (20%)
The Jr. Specialist will be expected to help train undergraduate researchers. These students would typically help with basic lab tasks and complete small research projects closely related to their own research; would be expected to assist with their training and discuss experiments with them. They will also help train junior graduate students and visiting students/scholars.
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07050
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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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