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The Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a Junior Specialists (JPF06294) in the Hamada Lab.

I. RESEARCH in specialized areas (90%)
These positions require creative contributions to an active research program investigating topics relevant to the research area of circadian rhythms. The candidates will help to determine research goals for defined projects in regular consultation with the Principal Investigator. They will design and spearhead specific projects, including the selection of appropriate methods and techniques and to document and organize the results in preparation of scientific publications or grant proposals. The candidates will analyze the fly behavior and train and coordinate the activities of undergraduate students regarding the technical aspects of the research, including trouble-shooting problems, interpreting results, planning follow-up experiments. They will be responsible for the upkeep of the lab: ordering consumables, requesting quotes and interacting with company representatives where applicable, and ensuring that the lab is a clean and safe place to work. The incumbents must be comfortable handling and working with with fly model systems.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5%)
The candidates will be expected to actively contribute to the weekly lab meeting and will present to that same forum an average of 2 times a year on the research progress made. Separately, the candidates will lead an average of 2 journal club discussions a year, which requires the selection of an appropriate scientific publication and the discussion of its merit. The candidates will attend seminars and may present research results and is encouraged to interact with professional interest groups. The candidates will be allowed to engage in public outreach activities that include presenting scientific research results to the general public.

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5%)
The incumbents will act as mentors for undergraduate volunteers in the lab, and provide training in lab procedures, both online and in person in accordance to prevailing recommendations on in-person interactions.

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