Assistant Project Scientist - Jin Lab | University of California Davis - Military Veterans

Assistant Project Scientist - Jin Lab Position Overview: A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,100.00-$94,200.00 The Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine at the University of California Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting for a full-time Project Scientist at the Assistant rank. NATURE AND PURPOSE The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in his/her academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence. The appointee will participate in activities to increase, improve, or upgrade competency. Appointees with Project (e.g., Scientist) titles may engage in University and public service. They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the general guidance of an academic member with an independent research program (i.e., Professor, Professional Researcher, Specialist in Cooperative Extension, etc), he/she is not required to develop an independent research program or reputation. He/she will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal Investigator status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES I. RESEARCH Research activity (60%) This position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating the neuropathological basis of brain disorders including Alzheimer's disease and neonatal brain injury. A major part of the effort is biomarker quantification and development. The candidate will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator. He/she will design specific projects, including the selection of appropriate methods and techniques. In some cases, the candidate may supervise students or technicians regarding the technical aspects of the research, including methods development, trouble-shooting problems, interpreting results and planning follow-up experiments. A successful candidate must have experience and knowledge in single molecule array (SiMoA), LC/MS-MS quantification of lipids, brain anatomy and histology, mouse model husbandry and surgery for mouse neonatal stroke model, and extensive experience with statistical analysis (Linear regression models, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, Logistic regression, preferably experience with JMP). Publication (15%) The candidate will publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, books and other outlets either independently or in collaboration with the PI or other members of the research team. Grant Acquisition (15%) The candidate will assist and/or directly apply for funding from federal and state agencies and other funding organizations. The candidate will prepare and assist in the preparation of reports as required by granting agencies. The candidate will interact with funding agencies and prepare modifications of budgets and other grant components as needed. II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (10%) The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to his/her specific field and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The candidate will attend seminars to present research results and may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups. When appropriate, the candidate may coordinate and/or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings or educational functions. This recruitment is conducted at the assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications. For the full position description and to apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06517 . To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06517 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-236edadbabeb294f99830a512ad0f0a0