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Posted: 01-May-25
Location: Davis, California
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 6188442
2025 MMG Junior Specialist - Collins lab
Position Overview:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $[53,100] at Step 1 or $[56,600] at Step 2.
A junior specialist position is available in Dr. Sean Collins' lab in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG) in the College of Biological Sciences.
Research (90%)
The Junior Specialist will participate in publishable research focusing on the engineering and characterization of light-controlled gene expression systems. The research will use human cell lines, as well as molecular biology, genetic perturbation, and live-cell fluorescence microscopy. The position will also include mathematical modeling of the engineered systems. The successful candidate will create DNA constructs, introduce DNA constructs into human cell lines and analyze cells using microscopy and other techniques. The successful candidate will analyze data, including making comparisons with model simulations. The position will also involve general laboratory maintenance such as ordering supplies, helping to maintain safety records, cleaning of glassware, putting away glassware and supplies, and maintaining frozen stocks of cells and plasmids.
The junior specialist will perform experiments under the supervision of a postdoc and the PI. The successful candidate will be expected to stay up to date on the field by reading background literature, including that suggested by supervisors and relevant independent study. The candidate will be expected to understand the hypotheses and rationale for experiments, and to discuss the design of experiments with the PI and postdoctoral mentors.
The Junior Specialist is expected to work semi-independently, planning and completing experiments with guidance and oversight from mentors. The candidate will keep a detailed electronic notebook including all experimental procedures and data. The candidate will participate and present in group meetings and will have the opportunity to participate in research conferences. The candidate will also contribute to the writing and editing of manuscripts.
Service (10%)
The junior specialist will be expected to help train and mentor undergraduates and other lab members. Undergraduate students will typically help with basic tasks and complete small, related research sub-projects.
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07106
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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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