University of California, Santa Cruz
Location
Santa Cruz, CA | United States
Job description
Position overview
Position title:
Cortez Lab: Research Specialist (Assistant Specialist rank)
Salary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the scale titled, REPRESENTED SPECIALIST SERIES FISCAL YEAR . "Off-scale salaries", i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimate for this position at 50% time is $28,300 - $39,620. A reasonable estimate for this position at 70% time is $31,300 - $44,100.
Open date: May 25, 2023
Most recent review date: Monday, Jun 26, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Assistant Professor Valerie Cortez in the Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a research specialist in the Cortez Lab. Under the direction of Assistant Professor Cortez, the research specialist will contribute to a research program focused on enteric viruses and gut immunity by assisting in laboratory operations and research.
Duties will include ordering supplies; maintaining instruments; supporting cell culture and mouse colony maintenance, as well as planning and performing experiments and interpreting data;.\ and managing a chemical inventory and biosafety records. The selected candidate will be expected to stay up-to-date with the scientific literature and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals as needed. The position will require the incumbent to employ excellent attention to detail and successfully work as a member of a diverse, interdisciplinary research team. The Cortez Lab is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment and supporting career development.
Applicants with any of the following areas of expertise are strongly encouraged to apply: experience with cell and/or organoid culture and virus propagation; experience with animal husbandry; and/or laboratory management.
The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.
The Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Department :
The Cortez Lab :
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC's confidentiality statement at
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About UC Santa CruzThe 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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.
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