Position title: Cortez Lab: Research Specialist (Junior - Associate Specialist)
Salary range: $49,000– $67,400 annually. Commensurate with qualifications and experience (see rank qualifications at https: // apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/602.330.html#D).
Percent time: Full-time (100%).
Anticipated start: As soon as possible after initial review of the applications.
Position duration: Initial appointments will be for one year. Reappointment may be considered contingent upon the availability of work and appropriate funding.
Application WindowOpen date: July 7th, 2022
Next review date: Monday, Aug 8, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jul 7, 2023 at 11:59pm (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 descriptionThe Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for research specialists for the Cortez Lab. Under the direction of Assistant Professor Valerie Cortez, the research specialists will contribute to a research program focused on enteric viruses and gut immunity by assisting in laboratory operations and research.
Duties will include ordering supplies, maintaining instruments, supporting cell culture and mouse colony maintenance, as well as planning and performing experiments and interpreting data. The research specialists will also manage a chemical inventory and biosafety records. Selected candidates will be expected to stay up-to-date with the scientific literature and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals as needed. The position requires incumbents to employ excellent attention to detail and successfully work as members of a diverse, interdisciplinary research team. The Cortez Lab is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment and supporting career development.
Applicants with any of the following areas of expertise are strongly encouraged to apply: experience with cell and/or organoid culture and virus propagation; experience with animal husbandry and/or laboratory management.
Cortez Lab : https: // sites.google.com/ucsc.edu/cortezlab
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Department : https: // mcd.ucsc.edu
QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include three professional references along with their contact information. The search committee will contact the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.
Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
Apply link: https: // recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01341
Help contact: [email protected]
Campus InformationThe University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.
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The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https: // ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy.All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for applicable deadlines. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Additional information and resources for compliance are located on the campus COVID-19 Vaccines webpage.
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Job locationSanta Cruz, California