Assistant Specialist - Moxon lab
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $59,200/annual
($28.36/hr) -$65,900/annual (31.57/hr).
Application Window
Open date: June 21, 2023
Most recent review date: Saturday, Apr 20, 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: Thursday, Jun 20, 2024 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 Biomedical Engineering invites applications from
qualified candidates for one or more Assistant Specialist positions
in the laboratory of Professor Karen Moxon.
NATURE AND PURPOSE
The position of Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area
and provides technical or specialized expertise 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 and to supply input into the planning
of research and educational programs. Normally, Specialists do not
have Principal Investigator (PI) status but may obtain permission
by exception and/or collaborate with a PI in preparing research
proposals for extramural funding.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (80% EFFORT)
A. Data and quantitative analysis of biological data. This includes
carrying out existing workflows and using existing custom designed
scripts, coding, software, analysis and visualization tools as well
as designing new ones. Evaluation of performance in research
activities will be documented by the following:
1) Publications that acknowledge the significant and meaningful
contribution to the work.
2) Quality and timeliness of month and quarterly reports.
3) Active dissemination of information and data through
presentations at national and international conferences, workshops
and symposia.
4) Publishing of a codebase that describes the new
capabilities.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (15% EFFORT)
1) Participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or
groups and other educational and research organizations.
2) Review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications
related to area of expertise.
UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% EFFORT)
1) Participate in activities of committees within the department,
college, campus and other University entities, as appropriate.
POSITION AVAILABLE/CLOSING DATE
As openings occur, appointments are made contingent upon
availability of funding. The posting will remain open to
accommodate Moxon lab needs.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants must have a master's degree, or a bachelor's degree plus
three or more years of related research experience in computer
science, engineering, or related discipline, or be enrolled in a
master's degree program. Applicants who possess a Ph.D. or
equivalent are considered overqualified for an Assistant Specialist
position.
Experience with biological data analysis, specifically
hemodynamics.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Must have a bachelor's degree plus three or more years of related
research experience or possess a master's degree by date of
hire.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
(Optional)
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05825
Help contact: irevzin@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. For the complete University of California
nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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
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