Project Scientist

Details

Posted: 11-May-24

Location: Davis, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Biological/Biomedical Sciences

Internal Number: 5252052

Project Scientist
Position Overview:
A reasonable estimate for this position is 87,000-107,600.
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting for one full-time Project Scientist at the Associate/Full rank.
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 in Cancer Immunology. 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. This candidate will make significant and creative scholarly contributions to the department's mission and ongoing research program with potential to expand and strengthen the department's portfolio of externally funded research, focused on obesity and cancer immunology. The department is committed to supporting promising research candidates and providing the necessary resources to position them for success in obtaining external research funding.
The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Monjazeb and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1) RESEARCH (95% Effort)
Research activity (80%)
This position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating topics relevant to the research area of obesity and cancer immunology. Topics include obese mouse models, translational assays for human clinical trials, flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, tracking, optimization of data acquisition and processing, data handling and analysis, and consulting with physician scientists on cancer immunology application research.
The appointee will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigators. The Project Scientist will design specific projects, including the selection of appropriate methods and techniques. In some cases, the appointee may 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 appointee collaborates with scientific colleagues in multi-disciplinary projects that include components falling within the appointee's area of expertise.
Publication (10%)
The appointee will publish research in peer-reviewed journals either independently or in collaboration with the PI or other members of the research team.
Grant Acquisition (5%)
The appointee will assist in writing proposals for funding from federal and state agencies and other funding organizations. The appointee will prepare and assist in the preparation of reports as required by granting agencies and prepare modifications of budgets and other grant components as needed.
2) PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5% Effort)
The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to his/her specific field of cancer immunology instrumentation and applications and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The candidate will attend seminars to present research results and may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups. When appropriate, the candidate may coordinate and/or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings or educational functions.
3) UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (0% Effort)
The appointee may undertake administrative tasks relevant to the smooth running of the laboratory enterprise as appropriate.
This recruitment is conducted at the associate/full rank. The resulting hire will be at the associate/full rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.
For the full position description and to apply, visit: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06392
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06392
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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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