Junior Specialist in Uterine & Pregnancy Biology-Zhang Lab
University of California - Davis | |
United States, California, Davis | |
Dec 03, 2024 | |
Position overview
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300 at step 1, or $54,600 at step 2. Application Window Open date: April 29, 2024 Most recent review date: Friday, Aug 16, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position description The Department of Physiology & Membrane Biology at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, seeks to hire a Junior Specialist in Dr. Elisa Zhang's lab. This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on questions in reproductive, gynecologic, and stem cell and developmental biology. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Elisa Zhang 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) Experimental procedures performed by the Junior Specialist will include mouse colony management (incl. tagging and genotyping), tissue sectioning and immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, confocal and light sheet imaging and quantitative image analysis, single-cell RNA-seq, as well as 2D cell line and 3D organoid culture (incl. maintaining stocks of lines). Other techniques that may be carried out by the Junior Specialist include spatial transcriptomics, in situ hybridization (RNAScope), PCR and gel electrophoresis, immunoprecipitation, Western blot, and plasmid DNA cloning and purification. The Specialist with 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. The position also includes contributions to general lab duties. 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 highly motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable. In addition, the ideal candidate will have strong logistical and time-management skills, be able to prioritize projects, exhibit perseverance and self-improvement through challenges, and be willing to work collaboratively with other team members and with outside laboratories. 2. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5% EFFORT) 3. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% EFFORT) *This recruitment is conducted at the junior rank. The resulting hire will be at the junior rank regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications. TO APPLY: Qualified applicants should submit: Department: https://health.ucdavis.edu/physiology/ Qualifications Basic qualifications
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