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Jr. Specialist - Digman Lab

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100.00 - $56,600.00 annual. See Table - https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t24-b.pdf

Application Window

Open date: November 20, 2024

Next review date: Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jan 31, 2025 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 description

The UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is seeking applicants for a Jr. Specialist position for Professor Michelle Digman’s lab to work on biophysical characterization of amyloid aggregates. The individual will execute laboratory experiments, analyze data, and assist in the preparation of manuscript for publication. Will also develop spectroscopic, immunological, and biochemical probes to detect, distinguish, and quantify oligomers and fibrils both in vitro and in vivo.

Requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, physics or a related field. Experience in fluorescence microscopy and optics and a background in chemistry, physics, or a related field is preferred. Applicants should also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Application Procedure: Applicants will need to upload a curriculum vitae, name/addresses of at least two references, and cover letter to our online RECRUIT system at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09401

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  1. Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, physics or a related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 2 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09401

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA