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For more information and to apply: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07490

Position Overview

Salary Range: Non-exempt: $26.35 per hour (Step 1) or $28.07 per hour (Step 2)

Application Window

Open Date: February 3, 2026

Next Review Date: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final Date: Monday, Mar. 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (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 Beleford Lab within the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, is recruiting for a 50% Junior Specialist(s) in the vascular biology and human genetics. Junior Specialist positions are short-term appointments, up to two-years.

Major Responsibilities and Designated Areas of Expertise

The Junior Specialist has the general duties of working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) in the planning and execution of research projects. The junior specialist may assist in data collection, entry and quality control, study design and implementation, literature reviews and data analysis for preparation of manuscripts or conference presentations, and writing conference abstracts and manuscripts (e.g., methods and results sections, table, and figure generation) for a particular project.

Successful candidates are expected to participate in three major categories of activities listed below:

1. RESEARCH (85% EFFORT)
The Junior Specialist will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (PI), and other research personnel, on studies related to developmental malformations of arteries, veins, and lymphatics. They will carry out technical and routine laboratory tasks necessary to support the research project(s) in specialized areas. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing, maintaining, and keeping an inventory of transgenic mouse colonies including tagging, tail-snipping, and genotyping mice, crossbreeding to generate specific genetic lines, intraperitoneal and intragastric injections, and assisting with harvesting mouse tissues for analysis.
• Other responsibilities include establishing endothelial cell lines from harvested mouse and human tissues, inventorying frozen stocks, and maintaining these lines in culture.
• Molecular techniques that may be carried out by the Junior Specialist include immunocyto- and immunohistochemistry, fluorescent imaging and light microscopy, RNAScope, immunoprecipitation, Western analysis, and proximity ligation assay.
• The Junior Specialist is encouraged to lead at least one independent research projects with input from the PI and opportunities for publication. The specialist is also expected to contribute to writing and reviewing manuscripts in preparation. The ideal candidate will be motivated, detail-oriented, have strong analytical and time-management skills, and be capable of working collaboratively with others.
• They will review journal manuscripts related to vascular biology and human genetics.

2. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (10% EFFORT)

• The appointee will engage in dissemination of research beyond the campus, such as through presentations or participation in relevant professional societies or groups.
• They are also expected to contribute to departmental seminars, journal clubs, and other academic activities, as applicable.

3. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% EFFORT)
The Junior Specialist may be expected to mentor undergraduate research assistants who rotate through the lab. They will also be expected to actively participate in regular lab meetings, group discussions, and other relevant activities.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Genetics or related field. Degree must be awarded before start date. Applicants with an M.S. or Ph.D. will not be considered, as this is an entry-level role.
• Minimum 1 year experience in laboratory research either before or after the degree. Applicants should have no more than 2 years of post-bachelor’s laboratory research experience.
• Research experience in molecular biology, cell biology.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, make critical decisions.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

• Experience in bioinformatics, mouse handling is preferred but not required.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (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.
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply Link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07490
Help Contact: qrush@ucdavis.edu

For more information and to apply: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07384

Position Overview

Salary Range: A reasonable estimate for this position is:

• Non-exempt: $26.35 per hour (Step 1) or $28.07 per hour (Step 2)

Application Window

Open Date: January 30, 2026

Next Review Date: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final Date: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (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 Physiology and Membrane Biology at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, seeks to hire a Junior Specialist(40% effort) in the Santana Lab. This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on questions in cardiovascular physiology.

Major Responsibilities and Designated Areas of Expertise

The Junior Specialist has the general duties of working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) in supporting multiple research projects. The junior specialist may assist in data collection, quality control, study design and implementation, cell culture, management of animal colony, genotyping, for a particular project.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of Professor L. Fernando Santana and work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.

Successful candidates are expected to participate in three major categories of activities listed below:

1. RESEARCH (90% EFFORT)
The incumbent will collaborate with other research personnel affiliated with research activities investigating cardiac and smooth muscle. The overarching goal of the Santana Lab is to improve the basic science understanding of topics relevant to cardiovascular health and disease. These topics include pacemaking, vascular support of cardiac function, regulation of ventricular contraction, bioenergetics, and systemic physiological changes during hypertension and heart failure.

Experimental procedures performed by the Junior Specialist will include mouse colony management (incl. tagging and genotyping), tissue sectioning and immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, confocal imaging and quantitative image analysis, single-cell RNA-seq, as well as 2D cell line and 3D organoid culture (incl. maintaining stocks of lines), cell culture. Other techniques that may be carried out by the Junior Specialist include spatial transcriptomics, in situ hybridization (RNAScope), PCR and gel electrophoresis, immunoprecipitation, Western blot, and plasmid DNA cloning and purification. A key role for the Junior Specialist is to process animal and reagents orders as well as general lab duties.

This position requires careful attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable. In addition, the ideal candidate will have strong logistical and time-management skills, be able to prioritize projects, exhibit perseverance and self-improvement through challenges, and be willing to work collaboratively with other team members and with outside laboratories.

2. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5% EFFORT)
The Junior Specialist will have the opportunity to attend conferences, participate in departmental and other relevant seminar series, journal clubs, and other pertinent activities.

3. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% EFFORT)
The Junior Specialist may be expected to provide mentorship to undergraduate research assistants that rotate through the lab. They will be expected to participate and contribute to laboratory and group meetings, and other activities, as applicable.

» This recruitment is conducted at the junior rank. The resulting hire will be at the junior rank regardless of the proposed appointee’s qualifications.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)

• Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Immunology, or a related discipline). Degree must be awarded before start date.
• Outstanding organizational skills and accurate record keeping capabilities
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Strong quantitative skills required for accurate mathematical calculations and for data analysis
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with laboratory safety and willingness to adhere to EH&S hazardous biological and chemical safety requirements
• A commitment to follow all laboratory standard operating procedures, proactively identify and address issues and/or troubleshoot with other laboratory personnel when necessary

Preferred Qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

• >2 years of part- and/or full-time experience in laboratory research
• Experience with 2D mammalian cell culture or 3D organoid culture
• Experience with mammalian tissue processing, i.e., cryopreservation, sectioning, and imaging
• Experience with rodent handling, including injections
• Ability to perform transcardial perfusions
• Experience with coding in R
• Experience serving as a mentor or teaching assistant to undergraduates

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Unofficial Transcripts
• 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

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply Link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07384
Help Contact: msilvaq@health.ucdavis.edu

Position Overview

Salary Range

• Non-exempt: $26.35 per hour (Step 1) or $28.07 per hour (Step 2)
• Exempt: $55,000 per year (Step 1) or $58,600 per year (Step 2)

Application Window

Open Date: January 23, 2026

Next Review Date: Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final Date: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (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 Griffith Lab within the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, is recruiting for one full time Junior Specialist. The appointee will be involved in studies investigating ion channel contributions to sensorimotor and somatosenory signaling. They will devote 90% of the time to research and related activities, 5% to professional competence and 5% to service, as outlined below. Junior Specialist positions are short-term appointments, up to two-years.

Major Responsibilities and Designated Areas of Expertise

The Junior Specialist has the general duties of working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) in the planning and execution of research projects. The junior specialist may assist in data collection, entry and quality control, study design and implementation, literature reviews and data analysis for preparation of manuscripts or conference presentations, and writing conference abstracts and manuscripts (e.g., methods and results sections, table, and
figure generation) for a particular project.

Successful candidates are expected to participate in three major categories of activities listed below:

• RESEARCH (90% EFFORT)
  This position requires interest in investigating cellular and molecular mechanisms of transmission of sensorimotor and somatosensory information in both health and disease. Our ability to accurately encode our signals from our external environment and move accordingly are critical for survival. Furthermore, aberrant sensory signaling is associated with various pathological states and neurodevelopmental disorders. The Junior Specialist is required to work closely with the Principle Investigator (PI), Theanne Griffith, to develop and set research goals and objectives.
  
  Experimental procedures performed by the Specialist include transgenic mouse management, genotyping of mice, in situ hybridizations, immunohistochemistry, primary neuronal cultures of sensory neurons for in vitro studies, dissections, mouse behavior, and calcium imaging. The Specialist with work with the PI on experimental design but will be expected to carry out research projects independently with the expectation that their results will lead to publication. As such, the Specialist is required to have the skills needed to spearhead projects that will produce rigorously acquired, high-quality data.
  
  This position also involves presenting and participating in weekly group meetings, reviewing journal articles, engaging in scholarly discussions of research, critical and creative thinking, and providing mentorship to more junior colleagues. Additionally, the position also requires careful attention to detail, including accurate and reproducible data analysis and faithful documentation of results. The ideal candidate will be motivated, have strong logistical and time-management skills, and be willing to work collaboratively with other team members.
• PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5% EFFORT)
  The Junior Specialist will attend conferences, both regional and national, participate in departmental and other relevant seminar series, journal clubs, and other pertinent activities. The Junior Specialist will be a member of the Society for Neuroscience.
• SERVICE (5% EFFORT)
  The candidate will be expected to mentor and/or supervise junior lab members, actively participate in laboratory and group meetings and other activities, as applicable.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior or related field. Degree must be awarded before start date. Applicants with an M.S. or Ph.D. will not be considered, as this is an entry-level role.
• Minimum 1 year experience in laboratory research either before or after the degree. Applicants should have no more than 2 years of post-bachelor’s laboratory research experience.
• Research experience in sensory neuroscience.
• Experience using immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, confocal imaging
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, make critical decisions
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

• Experience in analysis of spinal cord anatomy
• Prior experience in the field of ion channels
• Strong academic record
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (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.
• Unofficial Transcripts

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)