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The department of Neurology at The University of California Davis, School of Medicine invites applicants to apply for a Junior Specialist position in our laboratory. Candidate applications will be evaluated and properly classified based on their basic qualifications

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 a research project. The Junior Specialist will be involved in laboratory studies of animal models of myasthenia gravis and the development of new treatments under the supervision of the PI. 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.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Maselli and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.

I. Research (90% Effort)
A. The incumbent will collaborate with other research personnel affiliated with research activities involving animal work (injections, treatment, behavioral studies), molecular studies (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, Gel electrophoresis), and general upkeep of the laboratory. The junior specialist will perform technical/routine lab activities required to accomplish the research project involving molecular treatments for congenital myasthenia gravis. Specific duties include:

1. Effectively plan and execute research project goals for each week
2. Assist in all experiments in collaborative manner
3. Actively contribute to publishable research by collecting and interpreting data
4. Actively participate in weekly lab meetings

II. Professional Competence (5% Effort)
The successful candidate will engage in research and professional competence activities with the project investigators such as research reports and talk/research presentations. The candidate will participate in all lab meetings, discussing ongoing and future projects with research staff.

III. 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, committee service, and other activities as applicable.

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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

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