Junior Specialist - Urbano
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $4,275 per month, at
Step 1 or $4,550 per month, at Step 2.
Application Window
Open date: April 17, 2024
Next review date: Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the
committee.
Final date: Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 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 Urbano Laboratory of the University of California Davis invites
applications for a full-time Junior Specialist, the successful
applicant will be involved in research in the area of microbe-host
interactions investigating fundamental biological processes that
influence the outcome of human and animal infections under the
direction of Dr. Roldolfo Urbano.
I. RESEARCH (80% EFFORT)
Research will include the genetic manipulation of cell lines and
microbial organisms to evaluate the contribution of candidate genes
to disease. Methodologies may include CRISPR-Cas9 knockout methods,
allelic exchange mutagenesis, recombineering, and genomic or
sub-genomic genetic screens. Additional methodologies will involve
molecular cloning methods to generate fluorescent fusion proteins
that will aid in the characterization of genes of interest. Imaging
assays will incorporate super-resolution, confocal, and/or
epifluorescence microscopy on live and fixed samples. Quantitative
approaches will be applied to evaluate gene transcript and protein
expression (e.g., QPCR, RNA-seq, gel electrophoresis and Western
Blots). Other methodologies will include immunostaining methods to
determine protein sub-cellular localization, pathogen proliferation
assays, intracellular motility and cell-to-cell dissemination
assays. Ultimately, will work to characterize immunity proteins
with previously unknown roles in microbial pathogenesis and host
defense.
Summarize research findings in progress reports, manuscripts, and
grants. Participating in writing and publication of manuscripts in
collaboration with the PI and other lab members is also
expected.
II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (10% EFFORT)
Participate in lab meetings, joint lab meetings, and journal clubs.
Additional activities will include laboratory maintenance,
assisting the PI with activities related to regulatory compliance
(e.g., BUA), chemical inventory, maintaining laboratory protocols
and training records, ordering supplies and interacting with
vendors. When appropriate, present data and participate in grant
and publication writing.
III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (10%)
Assist in the recruitment, laboratory training, and research of
undergraduate students. Training will include basic laboratory
technique and laboratory safety. Subject to funding availability,
the candidate will present at regional meetings and/or national
conferences.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Previous laboratory experience
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering,
Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology,
Genetics/Genomics, or related field at time of appointment
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required,
qualifications for the position)
* Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to microbe-host
interactions, biomechanics, the cytoskeleton, and/or actin
dynamics
* Laboratory experience working with bacterial pathogens and/or
immune cells
* Experience with genetic manipulation of bacteria and/or cell
lines
* Experience in molecular biology, cloning, and biochemical
methods
* Experience with microscopy and image analysis
* Experience quantifying biomechanical parameters
(e.g., force, tension, velocity)
* Data science, or biostatistics skills
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06446
Help contact: lizlange@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus
(http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and
particularly encourage applications from members of historically
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. For the complete University of California
nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only
individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as
established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded
by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected
candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available
at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
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Job location
Davis, CA
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