Junior Specialist - Environmental Air Pollutants (Vogel)

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000.00, at Step 1 or at Step 2 $58,600.00

Application Window

Open date : July 27, 2025

Most recent review date : Monday, Aug 25, 2025 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 : Wednesday, Dec 31, 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

This position will aid in studies of environmental air pollutants that affect the immune responses in in vitro and in vivo systems.

This position entails carrying out molecular biology and biochemistry research studies in the Center for Health & the Environment. This research is under the direction of Dr. Chris Vogel. The person should have a solid background in Molecular biology and biochemistry research. Knowledge in the field of immunological methods is a plus.

Research (90%)

RNA isolation, PCR analysis, Western blot techniques

• Preparing figures of evaluated data with excel
• Run statistics and compare expression levels of control and treated samples
• Maintaining of protocols, preparing tables and references and assistance with manuscript preparation
• Mentor undergraduates and junior researchers working on complementary topics
• Additional skills in work with cell culture, immunological methods, preparation of histological tissue samples and staining, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) would be a plus.

Actively involved in creative activities of publishing research and designing future research including reviewing journal articles; engaging in discussions of research to assist in interpreting results; and participating in design of studies as part of writing research proposals by applying experience to revise study designs.

Professional Competence & Activity (5%)

Present research results at lab meetings and Journal club

University and Public Service (5%)

As part of academic training, will mentor undergraduates and similar assistants in laboratory methods and data collection.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

In general, it is inappropriate to appoint an individual with a Master's or doctoral degree in the relevant discipline or a baccalaureate degree plus three or more years of experience with the specialized methods as a Junior Specialist

Department : https : / / environment.ucdavis.edu / programs / center-health-and-environment

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF07163

Help contact : mgoetze@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

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Job location

Davis, CA