Junior Specialist for Dr. Moshiri's lab at UC Davis Eye Center
University of California - Davis | |
United States, California, Sacramento | |
2000 Stockton Boulevard (Show on map) | |
May 03, 2024 | |
Position overview
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300 at Step 1 and $54,600 at Step 2. Application Window Open date: April 9, 2024 Most recent review date: Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position description Junior Specialist Position The Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science at the UC Davis School of Medicine seeks a full-time Junior Specialist. The purpose of this position is to provide support, coordination, and leadership for the research studies of Dr. Ala Moshiri MD Ph.D., preferably for a 2-year commitment. The Moshiri lab wishes to fill this position as soon as possible. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, or a related field with a minimum of one year of experience in undergraduate laboratory research. Preferred qualifications include experience with lab animal (rodent) handling. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently. There is a significant bioinformatic component to the research projects using genetic data sets from mice and humans. A background in data analysis, statistics, and genomics is preferred. A background in vision science is beneficial, but not required. The incumbent will participate in the following duties: Research (90%):
Professional Competence (5%):
University and Public Service (5%):
Please direct questions to Ashley Bellmer @ ambellmer@ucdavis.edu. Qualifications Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)
Preferred qualifications
(other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)
Application Requirements Document requirements
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