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Junior Specialist - Dugger Lab
University of California Davis
Junior Specialist - Dugger Lab
University of California Davis
 Junior Specialist - Dugger Lab Position Summary: Responsibilities of this position will include planning, execution, and presentation of research on human brain focused on dementia. A successful candidate will participate in lab activities, particularly around tissue-related technologies (including but not limited to digital pathology, western blots, and immunohistochemistry). The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills in communication and writing; as well as the ability to work independently or in a team. Will be expected to complete and maintain proficiency in human subject (HIPPA compliance and regulation, etc.) and lab safety/biohazard training. Responsibilities: RESEARCH (70%): Participate and be creatively involved in lab activities, particularly around tissue-related technologies (including but not limited to digital pathology, histological, and biochemical techniques). Maintain high level of organizational skills (keeping an up to date laboratory notebook), proper laboratory etiquette and techniques, and be able to prioritize and make progress on multiple projects. The incumbent will be expected to produce contributions of a high academic caliber that has the potential to result in authorship on scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Journal of Alzheimer's disease, Acta Neuropathologica, etc.). PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE (20%): The incumbent will be focused on a specialized area providing technical or specialized expertise (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, or with research methods) in planning and execution of a research project as well as maintaining good laboratory practices. This will be done in collaboration with the PI (Dr. Dugger), and other faculty and staff in the adjacent Neuropathology lab. The incumbent will actively participate in weekly meetings (including a didactive microscope session lead by Dr. Dugger) and will be required to attend a monthly Clinical and Pathological conference at the Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center in Sacramento (or over zoom depending on circumstances). The candidate will also be required to attend other talks given by faculty, both on and off campus throughout the year, which will discuss current and ongoing research projects. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (10%): The Junior Specialist will be expected to provide mentorship to undergraduate research assistants that rotate through the lab as well as participating in providing information to the wider community. This includes participating in the 'brains to classrooms program' (presenting information about the brain to elementary students), undergraduate students coming from Edmondson Scholar's Program, the Advancing Diversity in Aging Research (ADAR), and other such programs. The incumbent will work under the supervision and report to Dr. Brittany Dugger in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Basic Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Salary: Step I - $44,500 Annually, 100% FTE Number of Positions Available: 2 Term of Appointment: One year with possibility to extend. Non-Exempt appointment based on the needs of the research project. 100% Appointment. Please submit: Cover Letter, CV (Required) or Resume, and Contact Information for 3-5 references (Required) to https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF03951. This posting will remain open until filled through 06/30/2021. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct. UC Davis is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any property owned or leased by UC Davis-- indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. UC Davis is a smoke & tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/). If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the recruiting department. To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03951 Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-11f385cda9caec4f960c40abc4394f74
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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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