Junior Specialist - Hamada Lab

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 at Step 1 or $58,600 at Step 2

Application Window

Open date : September 18, 2025

Most recent review date : Monday, Oct 6, 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 : Friday, Jan 9, 2026 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 Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a Junior Specialists (JPF07315) in the Hamada Lab.

I. RESEARCH in specialized areas (90%)

These positions require creative contributions to an active research program investigating topics relevant to the research area of circadian rhythms. The candidates will help to determine research goals for defined projects in regular consultation with the Principal Investigator.

The candidate will analyze the fly behavior and train and coordinate the activities of undergraduate students regarding the technical aspects of the research, including trouble-shooting problems, interpreting results, planning follow-up experiments.

They will be responsible for the upkeep of the lab : ordering consumables, requesting quotes and interacting with company representatives where applicable, and ensuring that the lab is a clean and safe place to work.

The candidate must be comfortable handling and working with fly model systems.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5%)

The candidates will be expected to actively contribute to the weekly lab meeting and will present to that same forum an average of 2 times a year on the research progress made. Separately, the candidates will lead an average of 2 journal club discussions a year, which requires the selection of an appropriate scientific publication and the discussion of its merit. The candidates will attend seminars and may present research results and is encouraged to interact with professional interest groups. The candidates will be allowed to engage in public outreach activities that include presenting scientific research results to the general public.

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5%)

The incumbents will act as mentors for undergraduate volunteers in the lab, and provide training in lab procedures, both online and in person in accordance to prevailing recommendations on in-person interactions.

Lab : https : / / fnhamada.wixsite.com / the-hamada-lab

Department : https : / / npb.ucdavis.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidate must have an earned Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree). They should have experience with instrumentation and research equipment, software programs and research methodology.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement of Research (Optional)

Transcript (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

• 3 required (contact information only)

Please submit the names and email addresses of 3 references.

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF07315

Help contact : kmismith@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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Job location

Davis, California