Junior Specialist

Position overview

Salary range :

$55,000 at Step 1 OR $58,600 at Step 2 (will be commensurate with experience)

Application Window

Open date : September 15, 2025

Most recent review date : Wednesday, Oct 1, 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 : Tuesday, Jun 30, 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 Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, at the University of California Davis, School of Medicine, is recruiting for a full time Junior Specialist in Nuclear Medicine and Translational Cancer Research.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE :

The position of Junior Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area. It provides technical or specialized expertise (e.g., with analyzing imaging data) in the planning and execution of a research project. The Specialist stays apprised of emerging issues and problems and maintains

technical competence in the designated area(s) of specialization. Within this defined area, and when appropriate, the Specialist is expected to provide leadership, facilitate teamwork, and develop collaborative relationships with colleagues, while also supplying input into the planning of research and educational programs. The Specialist is evaluated for merit and promotion using three basic criteria outlined below.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Christina Young. The ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment will be very important for this work.

I. RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (85 % EFFORT)

Christina Young, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in Radiology and Neurology at UC Davis. She leads a research program in Alzheimer's disease and collaborates extensively with colleagues in Radiology, Neurology, and Epidemiology at UC Davis as well as with colleagues outside of UC Davis.

The incumbent in this position will :

• Collect and manage patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects.
• Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets, and other study related documents, and complete study documents / case report forms.
• Develop standards for source documentation and data storage, generate reports and prepare for monitoring or auditing visits with details such as number of participants screened, number of participants enrolled, reasons for screen failure, reasons for participant lost to follow-up.
• Work with other staff to provide reports required by the IRB or funding agencies. Ensure necessary forms are completed and submitted in a timely manner. Manage issues related to study proposals and consents, and follow-up correspondence regarding study performance and adverse events.
• Develop new pipelines or adapt existing pipelines to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships in data.
• Independently perform data analysis with minimal supervision after the training phase.
• Quality control and process a variety of data types including but not limited to imaging data, questionnaire data, speech data, GPS data, location data, Bluetooth signal strength data, and cognitive data. Data analysis may involve accurate transcribing of audio recordings with minimal supervision and preprocessing of PET data.
• Independently troubleshoot issues with data.
• Identify unique and previously unidentified problems with preprocessing data and develop novel steps to overcome these problems.
• Teach data preprocessing steps to students and other lab members. Confirm that other lab members are performing the preprocessing steps according to lab standards.
• Learn through experience and instruction to perform study related cognitive and behavioral assessments. Accurately enter data into spreadsheets and RedCap and keep accurate records of research activities.
• Communicate with project directors and coordinators if there are data discrepancies or issues.
• Collaborate with faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods.
• Receive constructive criticism and incorporate feedback.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (10 % EFFORT)

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5 % EFFORT)

For the full position description and to apply, visit (JPF07298)

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) with a major in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, psychology, computer science, or a related field

OR

Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)

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

Statement of Research (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (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 : JPF07298

Help contact : 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.

To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus ().

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law.

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 : e-verify

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan : "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400.

UC Davis also is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Sacramento, CA