Assistant Project Scientist - Baumler Lab

at  University of California Davis

POSITION OVERVIEW

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,100 - $94,200.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The University of California (UC) Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology seeks to hire a full-time employee as a Project Scientist at the Assistant level. This position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating topics relevant to the research area of microbiota in health and disease. The candidate will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator, design specific projects including the selection of appropriate methods and techniques, supervise students or technicians regarding the technical aspects of the research, including methods development, trouble-shooting problems, interpreting results and planning follow-up experiments.
The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in his/her 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 series 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 (i.e., Professor, Professional Researcher, etc.), they are not required to develop an independent research program or reputation. The Project Scientist will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception. The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Andreas Baumler and have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.
Position duties include analyzing microbiota composition and function in mouse models and analyzing mechanisms contributing to epithelial hypoxia. The candidate must have experience in working with and handling germfree mice. The candidate will publish research in peer-reviewed journals either independently or in collaboration with the PI or other members of the research team and assist in writing proposals and progress reports for funding from federal agencies or other sources. 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. They will attend seminars to present research results and may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups. They may coordinate and/or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings or educational functions.
This recruitment is conducted at the Assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the Assistant rank, regardless of the proposed appointee’s qualifications.
Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of contributions to diversity and 3-5 letters of recommendation online at

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Microbiology or Immunology and have postdoctoral experience.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
The following research experience is required for this position: expertise in mouse models of inflammatory bowel disease, mechanisms contributing to epithelial hypoxia, in bench expertise in molecular biology methods of RNA, and DNA isolations and gene expression analysis, microbiota analysis, and ability to culture and generate recombinant Escherichia coli. Further, the candidate should have animal handling experience with mice and germ-free mice, including breeding and colony maintenance and training for work in Biosafety Level 2 and Animal Biosafety Level 2.
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)
Experience in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in experimentation and data analyses.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Research
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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

REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 letters of reference required
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  Help contact: mjwilken@ucdavis.edu

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