Assistant Project Scientist – Nguyen Laboratory (JPF05054)

July 7, 2022

The Nguyen Laboratory through the Department of Environmental Toxicology at the University of California Davis, is currently seeking a Project Scientist, 50-100% time for duration of one year with the possibility of extension dependent upon funding.
Upon approval of the Search Plan in UC-Recruit, the position will be opened for 4-weeks and screening of applicants will start thereafter.

SEARCH COMMITTEE:

The Search Committee will be composed of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Tran Nguyen, and Dr. Robert Rice.

SELECTION CRITERIA for Project Scientist:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD Degree in Chemistry, Atmospheric Science, or appropriate related field by August 1, 2022.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (met by the start date of the position):

• Experience in laboratory research projects involving atmospheric chemistry, aqueous photochemistry, aerosol chemistry, surface chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related topics.
• Experience in writing research publications (peer-reviewed)
• Aptitude in communicating and extending technical information.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with diverse groups of individuals to facilitate collaborative research, provide information, resolve problems, and increase cooperation among individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate via writing and orally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with atmospheric chamber research.
• Experience with gas and aerosol instrumentation, and/or mass spectrometry (high-resolution electrospray mass spectrometry or chemical ionization mass spectrometry).
• Expertise in scripting programs such as Matlab.
• Evidence of collaborative, interpersonal- and communication- skills.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Prospective appointees will be evaluated on the basis of the criteria mentioned above and further defined in the approved position description. Specifically, we will take the following steps:

1. Upon approval in Recruit, the position will be advertised in the channels described below.
2. After the initial review date, the application screening process begins. Each application will be reviewed by the search committee chair for basic qualifications. The search committee will evaluate the applications and rate each as “unqualified”, “qualified”, or “highly qualified”. All search committee members will be consulted to ensure that identification of unqualified candidates is unambiguous.
3. The search committee will meet to determine the initial slate of candidates, prepare and submit a Short List Report via Recruit identifying candidates selected interviews.
4. Upon approval of the Short List Report, interviews will be conducted using standardized questions. Following the interviews, the committee ranks the candidates and each member submits his/her rankings to the chair of the committee. The chair of the committee looks for consensus among the rankings and if found, recommends a finalist to the department chair. The Final Search report identifying the selected candidates will be submitted in Recruit for approval by the dean’s office.
5. Upon approval of the Final Search report, the position offering will be made to the top candidate and subsequent to the candidate’s acceptance, the department will prepare the appointment dossier per appropriate procedures.

ADVERTISEMENT:
The department will provide an electronic copy of the approved position description to be posted on the websites of the Nguyen Laboratory, the Department of Environmental Toxicology, and Recruit for at least four weeks.

Junior Specialist for La Merrill Research Group (JPF04136)

Posted: April 21, 2021

Under the supervision of Dr. La Merrill, the Junior Specialist will perform the following duties.

I.  Research (90%)

• Assist the PI in study design, collection and interpretation of data.
• Utilize cell and molecular biology techniques such as cell culture and PCR.
• Perform basic histological procedures including immunostaining for proteins related to cancer and various histopathology-based image analysis.
• Perform research-related data-entry and statistical analysis.
• Assist in the development of new techniques and technologies as guided by members of the research group.
• Communicate with PI regarding project progress via meetings.
• Contribute to the writing and review of scholarly manuscripts, and assist in drafting research protocols, proposals, and manuscripts.
• Participate in teaching research protocols and the experimental method to undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory.
• Help or aid other lab members in the performance of their work.
• Responsible for keeping track of and ordering laboratory supplies, and for maintaining a clean and orderly working environment in the laboratory.

II.  Professional Competence (5%)

• The Junior Specialist will have opportunities to develop presentation abilities in laboratory meetings and the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine departmental meeting and other on-campus events.
• The Junior Specialist will be encouraged to read appropriate literature and discuss during laboratory meetings.
• The Junior Specialist will be encouraged to independently process data, including quantitative image analysis, and present findings to both the lab in weekly meetings as well as to practicing pathologists.
• The Junior Specialist will be encouraged to have membership with appropriate societies and participate in appropriate meetings and groups on-campus.
• The Junior Specialist will serve as a key coordinator in large scale collaboration among the Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Environmental Toxicology at UC Davis, UC Berkeley and the California Environmental Protection Agency.

III.  University and Public Service (5%)

The Junior Specialist will provide mentorship of undergraduate students including summer interns,
as well as rotating graduate students and new members of the group.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or a related field by the time of the appointment. [Note: The junior specialist rank is an entry level position, accordingly it is inappropriate to hire applicants with advanced degrees in this field, or those with bachelor’s degrees and three years’ relevant work experience.] (See APM-UCD 330)
• Previous demonstrated competence in lab techniques related to molecular immunology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

SALARY RANGE: Step 1, $44,500 plus benefits

TO APPLY: Please go to the following link:
[https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF]. Applicants should submit cover letter indicating how you meet
the minimum and preferred qualifications, your most recent CV and contact information for 2-3
recent references. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.

First screening of applicants will start 05/21/2021.

Appointments will vary in length up to a 12-month appointment with the possibility of extension
contingent upon funding and performance.

QUESTIONS: Please direct questions to Jessica Gonzalez (or Anna Lee) via email to
[metroap@ucdavis.edu]

The 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.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
[http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct]

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to
work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts
require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at
[http://www.uscis.gov/e- verify]. UC Davis is a smoke & tobacco-free campus
[http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/].

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the recruiting department.

Postdoctoral research position: Molecular Mechanisms of Obesity and Insulin Resistance in Humans (JPF04015)

Posted: February, 23, 2021

Position description
A postdoctoral scholar position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Michele La Merrill in the Environmental Toxicology department at the University of California at Davis http://lamerrill.ucdavis.edu/. The multi-disciplinary translational research project investigates the role of gene x environment interactions underlying the regulation of gene expression in biopsied human adipose tissue and primary human adipocytes. This area of our research is currently supported by NIH grants to mechanistically evaluate the causes and treatment of obesity and insulin resistance in humans.

The scholar will utilize cell and molecular biology techniques such as gene editing to complete this research. While collaborators are positioned to handle library preparations and the analysis of next generation sequencing integrated with the metabolome and exposome, opportunities for genomics research are also an option in this position. The position involves designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, preparing manuscripts, presenting research at conferences, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students with the PI, collaborators, and lab personnel.

The University of California, Davis is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. Davis is an affordable small city in Northern California located between the mountains and the coast that was recently featured in the NY Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/30/us/college-coronavirus-california.html) for providing free testing through our Genome Center, masks and quarantine housing for the whole community. The position is available for 1 year with full medical, dental and vision benefits, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. There is a possibility for renewal depending on performance as funding is available to support this position over multiple years.

Candidate qualifications
A PhD in a biological science such as genetics, molecular or cell biology, toxicology or related disciplines is required. Highly motivated candidates should have or be very close to obtaining a PhD, or have less than four years of Postdoctoral experience.

Preferred qualifications
The ideal candidate will have research experience in cell and molecular biology including gene editing approaches. The candidate should have a record of creativity and scientific productivity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications including at least one first-author publication. Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal and collaborative skills are also essential requirements for this position.

Application materials
Please apply by sending your 1) CV inclusive of publications, awards, and both laboratory and computer skills, 2) 3-5 references, and 3) a letter of intent discussing your research qualifications and motivations for this position to mlamerrill@ucdavis.edu. Applications will begin being reviewed on March 8, 2021. Informal inquiries are also encouraged, and additional project details are available upon request.

Aquatic Toxicology Assistant Project Scientist, Marine Pollution Studies Lab (JPF03914)

Posted January 13, 2021

The Department of Environmental Toxicology at the University of California, Davis (UCD) has an opening for a project scientist in aquatic toxicology who will work under the leadership of Dr. Ron Tjeerdema (Professor of Environmental Toxicology and Executive Associate Dean, CA&ES) and Bryn Phillips (Laboratory Director, Marine Pollution Studies Laboratory). MPSL has been conducting applied toxicology research and monitoring in watersheds, estuaries and coastal waters for over 35 years. The laboratory has a rich history of varied projects (http://www.granitecanyon.org/research-projects.html) that include marine bioassay protocol development, toxicity identification evaluation methods development, oil dispersant research, local and statewide toxicity and contaminant monitoring, and development of treatment systems to reduced toxicity and contaminants in urban and agricultural runoff.

The successful candidate with lead efforts to continue a statewide monitoring pilot project to augment the current Stream Pollution Trends Monitoring Program (SPoT https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/swamp/spot/). SPoT currently monitors sediment toxicity and chemical contamination at 90 stations statewide. The program began in 2008, and has determined clear links among urban land use, sediment pesticide concentrations, and toxicity to the amphipod Hyalella azteca and the midge Chironomus dilutus. SPoT measures sediment toxicity using standard U.S. EPA methods for amphipods and midges, and typically measures sediment contaminants using standard GC/MS and LC/MS methods. The proposed pilot project is expanding on SPoT’s list of monitoring tools to include some form of effects-based tools and non-target chemical analysis to investigate links between sediment toxicity and chemistry, and unknown bioactive contaminants including pesticides and other CECs.

Responsibilities

I. RESEARCH (90%)

This candidate with lead efforts to continue a statewide monitoring pilot project to augment the current Stream Pollution Trends Monitoring Program. The candidate may design and execute both field and laboratory data collection, including propagation and husbandry of bay-delta fish species such as sturgeon, salmon, and their predators, as necessary. The candidate will develop research within an interdisciplinary framework, translate findings to regulatory and management agencies, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.

The candidate will be expected to:

1. Laboratory Participation and Eventual Management:
   1. Participate in routine activities related to SPoT and other projects to gain knowledge of daily activities with the goal of managing personnel and projects. Level of participation will depend on level of experience with activities. This will include field sampling and all aspects of laboratory toxicity testing.
   2. Become familiar with laboratory infrastructure and participate in maintenance activities.
2. SPoT Pilot Project Administration
   1. Conduct behavioral assays in cooperation with other UC Davis researchers to determine toxicity of extracts produced by non-target analyses.
3. Publishing. Publish research results in prestigious peer-reviewed journals as lead and senior author. Leading journals might include Environmental Toxicology Chemistry, Science of the Total Environment, Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, and Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management.
4. Reporting. Prepare technical reports to support collaborations with non-profit and agency partners.
5. Grant Acquisition & Management. Significantly contribute to the development of proposals and research plans resulting in the acquisition of state and federal funding.
   1. Develop and pursue new research directions related to use of effects-based tools in environmental monitoring, as well as pursue new possibilities for laboratory research and monitoring

Other research duties include:

1. Manage all research projects and budgets according to sound management principles
2. Write and submit progress reports to funding agencies to satisfy grant requirements.
3. Attend project meetings.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5%)
The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to her/his specific field and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The candidate will attend seminars to present research results and give research presentations at national and international scientific meetings. When appropriate, the candidate may be requested to coordinate seminars and laboratory meetings.

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5%)
The incumbent may assist in training or mentoring of other junior scientists or project personnel or participate in university or other groups to improve equity and inclusion in the sciences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology (or related field) or ample experience in aquatic toxicology laboratory by start date
  Additional (met by the start date of the position)
• Demonstrated ability to write and publish papers.
• Willingness to collaborate and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across disciplines.
• Demonstrated excellent research capabilities required to carry out innovative and insightful research.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience with standard U.S. EPA aquatic toxicity testing.
• Well-developed data processing skills, including experience with R.
• Management experience.

Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include university staff privileges; group medical, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance options.

Term of Appointment:
The position is 100% for 12 months initially, renewable for an additional 12-month period contingent on satisfactory progress and funding.
Review of applications will begin December 20, 2020. The position will remain open until filled with a preferred start date of April 1, 2021 with some flexibility for the right candidate.

Application:
To apply, please go to the following link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03914. Applicants should submit the following:
1. Cover letter (one page)
2. Statement of contributions to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (one page, guidelines at https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/guidelines-writingdiversity-statement)
3. CV
4. Names and contact information for 3 references familiar with your work

Contact:
For further information about the position, contact Bryn Phillips (bmphillips@ucdavis.edu) with ‘Assistant Project Scientist research position: SPoT’

The University of California, Davis, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental disability, age, medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or service in the uniformed services (includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services) status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, and with university policy. As required by Title IX, the University of California, Davis, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, admissions, employment or other activities. https://www.ucdavis.edu/statement-nondiscrimination/ 

Assistant Professor of Marine or Coastal Toxicology (JPF03865)

Posted November 2, 2020

Assistant Professor of Marine or Coastal Toxicology. As part of UC Davis’ commitment to hire leading research faculty with an outstanding commitment to teaching, research and service that will promote the success of historically underrepresented and marginalized student communities and address the needs of our increasingly diverse state and student population, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, at the University of California announces an Assistant Professor faculty position (9-month in the Department of Environmental Toxicology. Applications are encouraged from candidates with a strong background in any current or emerging area that will fit within our department’s disciplinary focus in Marine or Coastal Toxicology. As one of the country’s leading R1 institutions, UC Davis seeks candidates with exceptional potential for research, teaching, and inclusive excellence. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the barriers preventing full participation of members from historically underrepresented and marginalized student communities in higher education, such as (but not limited to) women, underrepresented minorities, individuals self-identifying as LGBTQIA+, veterans, individuals with disabilities, economically disadvantaged groups, first- generation, undocumented students, or students with any intersections in between. Successful candidates will help advance UC Davis’ strategic goal of improving access and building an inclusive community for all marginalized populations. The successful candidate also will have an accomplished track record (calibrated to career stage) of teaching, research, or service activities addressing the needs of underrepresented minorities, and a clearly articulated vision of how their work at UC Davis will continue to contribute to the University’s mission of serving the needs of our diverse state and student population. Applicants’ track record of engagement and activity related to diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion as well as their plans for future engagement will be a significant part of the overall evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications for a faculty appointment.

This is an academic year (9-month), Assistant Professor tenure-track position with teaching, research, outreach/engagement and service responsibilities and includes the expectation that the appointee will conduct mission-oriented research and outreach/engagement of relevance to the California Agricultural Experiment Station (https://caes.ucdavis.edu/research/aes). The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Environmental Toxicology and will be housed at Bodega Marine Laboratory (BML). This position is part of a hiring initiative at BML and is being coordinated through the Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute (CMSI) with two other positions, one in marine ecology and the other in coastal aquaculture systems science.

Responsibilities:

The Department of Environmental Toxicology is seeking applicants that focus on areas relevant to marine or coastal toxicology. The appointee is expected to establish a competitively funded research program to address critical or emerging issues in Environmental Toxicology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in undergraduate and graduate programs, and should be committed to mentoring and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Teaching will include courses appropriate to the candidate’s area of expertise, with some of the teaching to be based at the marine laboratory and some on the main campus in Davis. Participation in and development of outreach/engagement programs, and performance of departmental and university service is expected. This position is expected to collaborate with extension educators and partners in allied industries.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, molecular biology, biological chemistry, marine science, or a related field at the time of appointment. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Evidence of research excellence is expected. The candidate should have the ability to develop and instruct undergraduate and graduate courses and the ability to develop and conduct extramurally funded research in fields related to environmental chemistry and toxicology.

Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications:

Application materials must be submitted via the following website: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by December 1st, 2020.

Required application materials include: 1) curriculum vitae including publication list, 2) up to three publications, 3) transcripts if the applicant is within five years of Ph.D. degree, 4) statement of Contributions to Research, 5) statement of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, 6) statement of future research plans relevant to Marine or Coastal Toxicology, 7) Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and 8) the names, addresses, including e-mail, of three professional references. Additional inquiries should be directed to Dr. Andrew Whitehead (awhitehead@ucdavis.edu).

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Postdoctoral research position: Analytical Chemistry of Vaping (JPF03858)

Posted: Novermber 2, 2020

The Nguyen lab at UC Davis is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in Analytical Chemistry. The project is focused on quantifying the chemical compounds present in gases and particle mixtures from vaping (e-cigarette) and other emissions. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in chemistry, with emphasis on using chromatography (GC and HPLC) and mass spectrometry (ESI-MS, CIMS) to quantify various analytes in complex mixtures. Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry, vaping, or aerosol complex mixtures is a plus. The postdoc will be responsible for developing instrument protocols, collecting and extracting gas/particle samples, data analyses, and communicating the project findings via presentations and peer-reviewed publications.

The appointment is for one-year, renewable for at least two years subject to satisfactory progress.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical/Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Experience method development using GC and HPLC
• Experience with sample preparation (filtration, extraction, etc.)
• Experience with standard calibration procedures
• Experience with mass spectrometry analysis and interpretation
• Strong communication skills and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively • Strong attention to detail, evidenced by prior research.

The following qualifications are desirable, but not required:

• Experience with gaseous and/or particle mixtures
• Experience with e-cigarette or vaping research
• Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry

SALARY:

Salary and benefits are consistent with UC Davis policy and are commensurate with applicant experience. As reference, salary for a 1st year Postdoc is $53,460 with full benefits.

TO APPLY:

The application should include: (1) CV including publications and awards, (2) a short statement of qualifications and research interests, and (3) name and contact information for 3 references. Please apply using the UC Davis Recruit platform. Send all questions to Tran Nguyen, tbn [at] ucdavis.edu, with the subject line: “Analytical chemistry of vaping postdoc inquiry.”

For more information, visit: http://faculty.nguyenlab.ucdavis.edu.

Postdoctoral research position: Aquatic Toxicology (Dept of ETOX at UC Davis) (JPF03721)

Posted: August 31, 2020

The Department of Environmental Toxicology at the University of California, Davis (UCD) has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in aquatic toxicology who will work under the leadership of Dr. Ron Tjeerdema (Professor of Environmental Toxicology and Executive Associate Dean, CA&ES) and Bryn Phillips (Laboratory Director, Marine Pollution Studies Laboratory). MPSL has been conducting applied toxicology research and monitoring in watersheds, estuaries and coastal waters for over 35 years. The laboratory has a rich history of varied projects (http://www.granitecanyon.org/research-projects.html) that include marine bioassay protocol development, toxicity identification evaluation methods development, oil dispersant research, local and statewide toxicity and contaminant monitoring, and development of treatment systems to reduced toxicity and contaminants in urban and agricultural runoff.

The successful candidate with lead efforts to continue a statewide monitoring pilot project to augment the current Stream Pollution Trends Monitoring Program (SPoT https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/swamp/spot/). SPoT currently monitors sediment toxicity and chemical contamination at 90 stations statewide.  The program began in 2008, and has determined clear links among urban land use, sediment pesticide concentrations, and toxicity to the amphipod Hyalella azteca and the midge Chironomus dilutus.  SPoT measures sediment toxicity using standard U.S. EPA methods for amphipods and midges, and typically measures sediment contaminants using standard GC/MS and LC/MS methods. The proposed pilot project is expanding on SPoT’s list of monitoring tools to include some form of effects-based tools and non-target chemical analysis to investigate links between sediment toxicity and chemistry, and unknown bioactive contaminants including pesticides and other CECs.

Responsibilities

50%: Laboratory Participation and Eventual Management

• Participate in routine activities related to SPoT and other projects to gain knowledge of daily activities with the goal of managing personnel and projects. Level of participation will depend on level of experience with activities. This will include field sampling and all aspects of laboratory toxicity testing.
• Become familiar with laboratory infrastructure and participate in maintenance activities.

25%: SPoT Pilot Project Administration

• Conduct behavioral assays in cooperation with other UC Davis researchers to determine toxicity of extracts produced by non-target analyses.
• Attend project meetings.
• Prepare reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication

Contact:

For further information about the position, contact Bryn Phillips (bmphillips@ucdavis.edu) with ‘Post- doctoral research position: SPoT’

The University of California, Davis, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental disability, age, medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or service in the uniformed services (includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services) status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, and with university policy. As required by Title IX, the University of California, Davis, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, admissions, employment or other activities. https://www.ucdavis.edu/statement-nondiscrimination/

Assistant Specialist for AMS Lab/Research Group (Dept of ETOX, UC Davis) (JPF03729)

Posted: August 26, 2020

The Qi Zhang’s AMS Lab/Research Group is seeking a highly motivated individual to contribute to the ongoing projects in aerosol mass spectrometry field observation data analysis (https://sites.google.com/site/qizhanggroup/).

Under general supervision, the new hire will compile and analyze atmospheric measurement data, document methods, guidelines, and templates, and work with the Lab Principal Investigator (Prof. Qi Zhang) to coordinate project goals and tasks. The primary work location will be Meyer Hall 4251.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of Dr. Zhang, the Assistant Specialist will perform the following duties.

I. Research in specialized areas (90%)

A. Collaborate with other personnel affiliated with research activities involving atmospheric chemistrymeasurements and aerosol mass spectrometry data analysis. Evaluation of performance in researchactivities as deemed applicable to the individual project in specialized areas, as documented by any ofthe following:
1) Publications that acknowledge the Specialist's significant and meaningful contribution to the work.
2) Publications on which the Specialist is an author.
3) Other evidence (e.g., letters from collaborators or principal investigators) that work done by theSpecialist contributed to publishable research.
4) Active dissemination of information (beyond the boundaries of the campus) through informalinstruction, presentations, or other means stemming from the Specialist's researchaccomplishments.
5) Other evidence of recognized expertise may include formal documentation of intellectual effort andparticipation in publishable research activities, first authorship on publications/patents, presentationof research at regional/national meetings, invitations to review grant proposals and/or journalarticles, invitations to participate in research projects, and/or service on advisory panels
B. Serve as a research coordinator for atmospheric aerosol measurement projects conducted by Prof. QiZhang’s group in the department of Environmental of Toxicology, as resources permit. Responsible fordata management and preparation of reports tailored to meet the needs of the requesting individuals withinthe Zhang’s group.

II. Professional Competence (5%)

A. Participate in appropriate professional/technical societies, such as the American Association of AerosolResearch (AAAR) and the American Geophysical Union (AGU), and present research results at theuniversity seminar series, local scientific workshops, and national meetings.
B. Review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to area of expertise.

III. University and Public Service (5%)

A. Maintain liaison and respond to the needs of various state and federal agencies, such as the California AirResource Board and the US Department of Energy, on issues related to area of expertise.
B. Participate in activities of committees within the department, college, campus and other University entities,as appropriate.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's degree in Atmospheric Science or a related field by the time of the appointment.
• Programming proficiency in Igor, Matlab or Python and experiences in environmental measurement data analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous research experience working in the lab and field
• Experience with statistical analysis.

SALARY RANGE: Step 1, $53,300.00/annually plus benefits.

POSITION AVAILABLE/CLOSING DATE: For full consideration, apply by September 1, 2020. Applications received after this date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time (100%) for 1 year, starting October 1st, 2020, with the potential to extend up to an additional 12 months upon satisfactory progress.

TO APPLY: To apply, please go to the following link: [https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03729].
Applicants should submit cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications, your most recent CV and contact information for 2-3 recent references. All letters of recommendation, if requested, will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.

QUESTIONS: Please direct questions to Qi Zhang via dkwzhang@ucdavis.edu.
The 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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
UC Davis is a smoke & tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the recruiting department.