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Junior Specialist - Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

University of California - Davis
Sacramento, CA, United States
$54.6K a year
Full-time

Position overview

Salary range : A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300 at Step 1 or $54,600 at Step 2.

Application Window

Open date : March 1, 2024

Most recent review date : Tuesday, May 28, 2024 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, Feb 28, 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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS : (90%) Jr. Specialist will work under the direction of Dr. Nipavan Chiamvimonvat as the Principal Investigator on specific research projects that are part of the NIH HeartShare Clinical Center, AHA SFRN, and the Complex Care Laboratory.

Accordingly, Jr. Specialist will directly interact and collaborate with personnel affiliated with research activities involving heart failure research under the direction of Dr.

Chiamvimonvat. The main responsibilities as Junior Specialists in the Complex Care Laboratory will include investigating deep phenotyping in HFpEF development and progression across underserved populations.

This involves maintaining research materials, and working actively on participant recruitment, and REDCap management. Furthermore, they will be reviewing and presenting journal articles as well as engaging in discussions on research and the interpretation of research results.

Jr. Specialist will participate in appropriate professional / technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations;

and, review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to the areas of expertise. Our aim is that Jr.

Specialist will be working independently and as part of our team in the Complex Care Laboratory, AHA and the NIH HeartShare Clinical Center.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY : (5%) The Junior Specialist will have opportunities to participate in appropriate local University conferences in the field of cardiology and participate in and contribute to other academic activities such as preparation and presentation of research posters, as applicable.

UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE : (5%) The Junior Specialist will be expected to minimally participate in training activities, such as scheduling, training, and helping undergraduate student assistants in various research procedures that the specialist is proficient in.

The Junior Specialist will be provided opportunities to participate in lab meetings, as appropriate.

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE : 3

TERM OF APPOINTMENT : One year with the possibility to extend to two years maximum. 100% appointment.

Documents / materials must be submitted as PDF files via https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / apply / JPF06346

QUESTIONS : Please direct questions to Jaskaran Birak at jkbirak@ucdavis.edu .

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

required at time of application)

Bachelor's degree in a biological science or related field.

Basic laboratory skills, and a willingness to learn new techniques.

Interaction with community members in research project recruitment.

Interest in cardiovascular research.

Demonstrated organizational experience in maintaining records.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to work with a diverse team from different backgrounds and varying skill levels for the purpose of assisting and teaching.

Ability to conduct library and database searches and synthesize acquired knowledge effectively in writing and apply it to research processes.

Experience working collaboratively.

Additional qualifications

required at time of start)

Individual should have lived experience working with underserved communities and working in participant recruitment previously.

Bonus, individual should have previous experience working in the healthcare setting.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants.

Visit https : / / academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu / faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

Optional)

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

Apply link : https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF06346

Help contact : jkbirak@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http : / / breathefree.ucdavis.edu / ).

We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : http : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination

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 : http : / / www.uscis.gov / e-verify

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population.

Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision , 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 : Policy on University of California Diversity Statement .

UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution .

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their "Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.

There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

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

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