Junior Specialist-Chang Lab
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: January 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
Exempt: A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 at Step
1 or $56,600 at Step 2.
Non- Exempt: A reasonable estimate for this position is $25.44/hr
at Step 1 or $27.11/hr at Step 2.
Application Window
Open date: December 9, 2024
Most recent review date: Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the
search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of
California Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting a full-time
Junior Specialist in Dr. Stephano Chang's lab. The Chang lab
studies novel diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in a large
animal model of peripheral nerve injury to translate findings to
the clinical setting.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
The Junior Specialist has the general duties of working closely
with the Principal Investigator (PI) in the planning and execution
of a research project. The junior specialist will become proficient
at animal surgeries, including nerve repair, large animal
experimentation, clinical translation, data collection, literature
reviews and data analysis for preparation of manuscripts or
conference presentations, and writing conference abstracts and
manuscripts (e.g., methods and results sections, table, and figure
generation) for a particular project.
The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Stephano Chang
and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse
environment.
I. RESEARCH (90% Effort)
A. The Junior Specialist will work closely with the Principal
Investigator and other research personnel to investigate two broad
research questions within peripheral nerve injury in a large animal
model: 1) How can advanced imaging modalities help us make clinical
decisions after a closed nerve injury; and 2) Can device-based and
neuromodulation-based therapies enhance nerve regeneration and
functional recovery after injury? Scientific and surgical training
will be provided in the laboratory.
Specific duties will include:
1) Literature review and experiment planning
2) Large animal surgeries to repair nerves after injury
3) Animal experiments involving electrophysiology, behavioral
studies, and histology
4) Actively contribute to publishable research by collecting and
interpreting data.
II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE (5% Effort)
The Junior Specialist will be expected to actively participate in
the dissemination of information at professional meetings,
participate and contribute to departmental and other seminars,
journal clubs and other activities.
III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% Effort)
The Junior Specialist may be expected to provide mentorship to
undergraduate research assistants that rotate through the lab. They
will be expected to participate and contribute to laboratory and
group meetings, committee service, and other activities, as
applicable.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
* Bachelor's Degree in biology, neuroscience, or
bioengineering.
* Strong interpersonal, communication and decision-making
skills.
* The ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required,
qualifications for the position)
Candidates who seek advanced degrees in the neurosciences or
related fields. A general interest in neurosurgery is recommended,
as the PI is a neurosurgeon-scientist. The candidate ideally has at
least 1 year of experience working with animal surgeries and
electrophysiology techniques in the neurosciences. This may include
laboratory experience during undergraduate studies.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
(Optional)
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06865
Help contact: margodfrey@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
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judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that
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be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application,
will not receive further consideration.
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We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and
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underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with
disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who
demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse
and inclusive community.
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, protected veteran status, or other
protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination
policy.
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Job location
Davis, CA
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