The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for one Assistant Project Scientist in the biochemistry and structural biology lab of Dr. Jennifer Cash.
The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in their academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence. The appointee will participate in activities to increase, improve, or upgrade competency. Appointees with Project Scientist titles may engage in University and public service. They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the general guidance of an academic member with an independent research program, they are not
required to develop an independent research program or reputation. They will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal Investigator status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception.
Position Description:
Research (80%)
The candidate will lead independent research projects focused on understanding regulation of RhoGEF signaling using cryo-EM as a major approach. This position will entail carrying-out protein expresssion and purification and performing biochemical, biophysical, and cell-based assays and experiments to understand RhoGEF signaling and regulation. The candidate also will be responsible for ordering lab supplies, maintaining equipment, overseeing lab safety, developing protocols, making lab stocks, and maintaining cell culture lines (bacterial, insect, and mammalian) as well as other lab management duties. The candidate will provide technical support and mentoring for junior researchers.
Professional Competence and Activity (20%) The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to their specific field and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The candidate will attend seminars to present research results and may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups. When appropriate, the candidate may coordinate and/or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings or educational functions.
The applicant will prepare figures and text for grants and manuscripts. They will prepare figures for presentations and annual reports to granting agencies. They will also edit and critique papers and grants from others in the lab.
Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
Applicants will have a Ph.D. degree and at least five years of postdoctoral training with laboratory experience in biochemistry or structural biology. Candidates must have experience in protein expression and purification and in cloning and molecular biology. Candidates should have a track record demonstrating their interests in protein biochemical research. It is essential that applicants be able to keep a complete and detailed laboratory notebook of experimental procedures and data to archive, label and document data for publication, proposals, and presentations. Applicants should have experience in writing and editing manuscripts and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Strong organizational skills are a must.
Preferred qualifications:
Prior experiences in tissue culture, structural biology, and/or lipid biology are a plus. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills and the ability to work well both independently and as a part of a team.
Position Available/Closing Date:
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by February 12, 2024.
Salary Range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,500-$91,000 (exempt) or $34.25-$45.59/hr (non-exempt)
Apply:
To apply, please use UC Davis Recruit
Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter, a research statement describing their research experience and skills, and a curriculum vitae. 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.
Also provide contact information for three references.
Documents must be submitted as PDF files.
Questions:
Please direct questions to Dr. Jennifer Cash, jcash@ucdavis.edu.