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Davis, CA | United States

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Junior Specialist - Xu Lab 2023

Position Overview:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300 at step 1

The Xu Lab in the Department of Plant Biology at the University of California, Davis is seeking a Junior Specialist at 100% time to contribute to plant developmental biology and single-cell genomics research.

A. Research and lab maintenance (90%): The Junior Specialist will work closely with PI and lab members to plan and conduct experiments on plant development and evolution. The candidate will maintain large experiments in the field, growth chamber, and greenhouse contexts. The candidate will also oversee the seed storage unit and track the inventory. The candidate will discuss and interpret their research results with lab members and will co-author the resulting publications as appropriate. In addition, the Junior specialist will help keep the lab running smoothly by ordering reagents and equipment, managing inventory, maintaining specialized equipment such as freezers and microscopies, keeping benches and workspaces clean, preparing buffers, competent cells, media, and reagents for ongoing lab projects, and helping to create a culture of safety in the laboratory.

B. Professional Competence and Activity (5%) The candidate will attend seminars on topics related to fields of interest, participate and present in lab meetings and participate in scientific discussions with colleagues, and may engage in training programs to enhance knowledge and skills depending on the candidate's long-term goals.

C. University and Public Service (5%) The Junior Specialist will participate in public outreach activities and will help with the mentoring of undergraduate students or student interns.

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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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