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Location

Davis, CA | United States

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Job description

Junior Specialist - Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Position Overview:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $24.57/hr at Step 1 or $26.15/hr at Step 2.

The position of Junior Specialist has a narrow focus in the designated area(s) of specialization and provides technical or specialized expertise in the planning and execution of a research project. This can include instrumentation (preparation of RNAse free instruments), research equipment (operation of cryostat), or with research methods (mouse necropsy, isolation of mouse brain, and cardiac puncture for blood draw).
The Junior Specialist will be actively and significantly engaged in research on basic science and the Center for Women's Cardiovascular and Brain Health to understand the impact of risk factors to cardiovascular disease and dementia on the brain microvasculature. The Junior Specialist will be required to be involved in research activities that will lead to publishable results, including participating in general lab maintenance, analyzing research data and process these into result figures/tables/graphical display, reviewing journal articles, constructing reference lists, and supporting research including the preparation of reagents, supplies for experiments, and animal studies and necropsies. The Junior Specialist will also be expected to obtain training and follow all applicable University, State and Federal safety guidelines necessary for the performance of this work, including approved animal use protocols.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS: (90%)

• The Junior Specialist will use their academic and professional expertise to make scientific contributions to research studies.
  
• Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and Project Scientists, the Junior Specialist will collaborate with research personnel in the Women's Cardiovascular and Brain Health lab to offer technical support and creative contributions to several basic studies that focus on animal, biochemical, molecular, and histological studies.
  
• The Junior Specialist's responsibilities will focus on general lab maintenance and research support in the areas of cardiovascular research under the direction of the principal investigator and project scientists in the lab.
  
• The main responsibility of the individual will include working in basic projects to examine the impact of cardiovascular risk factors for high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol on brain microvascular transcriptomics through molecular analyses, data analyses and processing results, and interaction with other members of the research team.
  
• The Junior Specialist will be responsible for recording and organizing data and records.
  
• The Junior Specialist will aid in the general conduct of the IACUC documents, and protocols and supporting the maintenance of a clean and efficient working lab environment.
  
• The Junior Specialist will participate in preparing tables and figures for publication, on an as needed basis in database research, preparation of reference lists, and the like.
  
• The Junior Specialist will be involved in tangible activities related to the conduct of research including maintenance of liquid nitrogen filled cell storage tanks, preparation of RNAse free instruments, preparation of reagenst and solutions for experiments, preparation of supplies for animal necropsies, maintenance of the laboratory physical space for organization and cleanliness including use of autoclave, transfer of research materials as necessary to Core research facilities for processing, proper use of password protected lab computers, and backup of lab data and files to secure shared drives.
  PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY: (5%)
  
• The Junior Specialist will have opportunities to participate in appropriate local University conferences in the field of cardiology, nutrition, health and multiomics, and participate in and contribute to other academic activities such as preparation and presentation of research posters, as applicable.
  UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE: (5%)
  
• The Junior Specialist will be expected to minimally participate in training activities, such as scheduling, training undergraduate student assistants in various research procedures that the specialist is proficient in. The Junior Specialist will be provided opportunities to participate in lab meetings, as appropriate.
  NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 2
  TERM OF APPOINTMENT: One year with the possibility to extend to two years maximum, based on the needs of the research project. 50% appointment.
  Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files via
  QUESTIONS: Please direct questions to Jaskaran Birak at [email protected] .
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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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