Junior Specialist in Environmental Health

Position overview
Position title: Junior Specialist in Environmental Health
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Percent time: Full-time (100%)

Anticipated start: As soon as possible after the initial review of applications.

Position duration: Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: August 19th, 2022

Next review date: Monday, Sep 19, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Aug 18, 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 Description


The Department of Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position Junior Specialist in Environmental Health. Under the direction of Assistant Professor Dr. Raquel Chamorro-Garcia and Associate Researcher Dr. Carlos Diaz-Castillo, the junior specialist will contribute to a research program on the impact of tobacco products in metabolic diseases and multigenerational epigenetic inheritance. Duties will include performing flow cytometry, library preparation for next-generation DNA sequencing, and mouse colony maintenance (treatment with chemicals, breeding, weighing, and record keeping). The candidate will also make contributions to lab management by ordering equipment and supplies, generating reagents, and ensuring lab compliance with safety and animal welfare regulations. The junior specialist will be expected to be part of an inclusive and supportive team of students, staff, and faculty, and stay up to date on important scientific developments in the field of environmental health research.

Applicants with any or all of the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: basic molecular biology methods; mouse handling and dissection; and generation and analysis of sequencing datasets (using Linux command line or R).

The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.



Chamorro-Garcia Lab: https://chamorrolab.sites.ucsc.edu/

Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology Department: https://www.metx.ucsc.edu/


Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
B.S. (or an equivalent foreign degree) in biological sciences, biochemistry, or a related field and a minimum of 6 months' full-time or 12 months' part-time research experience (while obtaining B.S. or post-degree).


Application Requirements


Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include a minimum of 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/JPF01356

Help contact: rchamorr@ucsc.edu

Campus Information


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. 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 Universitys 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.

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 (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.

UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.

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 location

Santa Cruz, California


To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01356

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