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Jr. Specialist I- Nephrology - Dr. Chen
University of California Davis
Jr. Specialist I- Nephrology - Dr. Chen
University of California Davis
 Jr. Specialist I- Nephrology - Dr. Chen The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine invites applications for a qualified Junior Specialist in general support of molecular, genetic, and biochemical studies related to renal cell biology, metabolic reprogramming, peptide-based therapeutics, and immune checkpoint therapy. Research Activity (90%) The Jr. Specialist will participate in publishable research on the regulation of immune checkpoint proteins in kidney cancer and renal fibrosis. This individual is expected to employ molecular genetic, genomic and biochemical tools to investigate the mechanisms by which metabolic enzymes regulates cell signaling in both renal epithelial cells and kidney cancer cells. The position will involve gene cloning, CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene knockout, bacterial cell culture, real-time qPCR, cell-based assays, immunochemistry, phospho-RTK array analysis, and measurement of metabolites in kidney tissues. The Jr. Specialist will perform experiments under the supervision of a senior postdoc and the PI. He/she is expected to familiarize himself/herself with the current state of knowledge in the field by reading background literature, including that suggested by supervisors and relevant independent study. The Jr. Specialist is expected to understand the rationale and hypotheses being tested, and to discuss experimental design prior to performing experiments with the supervisors. Once trained, this individual is expected to work independently with basic techniques and protocols. Overall, the Jr. Specialist should work semi-independently, planning his/her own work schedule and experiments, with oversight by the postdoc and PI. He/she will be expected to participate in the design of the experimental plan and individual experiments. Through the above-referenced duties, the Jr. Specialist will outline and draft sections of the manuscript and/or help to edit the manuscript. He/she will organize and summarize final data in graphical and/or tabular form for presentation, publications and grant proposals. The incumbent may be asked to present study findings at lab meeting and/or Nephrology Grand Rounds and Kidney Research Day as well as contribute to poster presentations. Flexible work schedule. Professional Competence (5%) The Jr. Specialist will have the opportunities to attend scientific or scholarly conferences including the ASN Kidney Week and AACR annual meeting. University and Public Service (5%) The Jr. Specialist will be expected to mentor undergraduate researchers. These students would typically help with basic lab tasks and complete small research projects closely related to his/her own research; would be expected to assist with their training and discuss experiments with them. Other responsibilities: Jr. Specialist in the lab will include the development of laboratory protocols, database design, specimen handling and collection, tissue processing, data entry, and maintenance of regulatory requirements. The applicant will also assist all members of the laboratory with maintaining daily functions including ordering of supplies, and lab safety and will be required to perform tasks in compliance with all regulatory agencies/policies including IACUC, PHS, and OHSS. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills; as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Basic Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Number of Position Available: 1 TERM OF APPOINTMENT: Short-term 2-year maximum Non-Exempt appointment, seasonal appointment based on the needs of the research project. Appointments may be made up to 100%. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by the 'next review date' found on the application link below. However, this position will remain open until filled through June 30, 2021. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files via https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF03941. QUESTIONS: Please direct questions to Ching-Hsien Chen at jchchen@ucdavis.edu UC Davis commits to inclusion excellence by advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all that we do. 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. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the recruiting department. 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 positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. UC Davis is a smoke & tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/). To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03941 Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-96b7170aa175254dbf89e8979e26236f
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UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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