Junior Specialist (2)

Position overview



Salary range:
The exempt salary for Junior Specialist, Step 1: $55,000/yr , Step 2- $58,600/yr.

The non-exempt salary for the Jr. Specialist position is Step 1 is $26.35, Step 2-$28.07.

Application Window

Open date: April 8, 2026

Most recent review date: Monday, Apr 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 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 Emergency Medicine at the University of California, Davis invites applications for qualified Junior Specialists in the following sub-specialties: Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Care. Appointments will be 100%. Junior Specialist positions are short-term, two-year maximum appointments based on the needs of the research project.

I. Research in Specialized Areas (80%)

A. Junior Specialist appointees will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on Emergency Medicine care for pediatric patients and are responsible for assisting Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) research staff with clinical studies conducted in the Emergency Department.


a. Review and maintain competency of study protocols and procedures for Emergency Medicine and PECARN research studies starting up and currently enrolling patients.

b. Participate in screening, recruitment, and enrollment of Emergency Department patients into approved research studies.


c. Conduct other study procedures as part of this work including data collection (interviews/questionnaires), abstracting data from electronic medical records according to study protocols; inputting abstracted data; storing and shipping samples according to appropriate university guidelines; conducting patient follow-up activities; and resolving data queries.


d. Appointees may be expected to review literature for background information and emerging science relevant to emergency medicine research projects and research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to their sub-specialty area.

e. Participate in training for enrollment and data collection activities (such as procedures involving innovative diagnostic and treatment equipment, neurocognitive testing and other follow-up testing of research participants), developing expert skills in assessing patients and coding/scoring assessments performed by others.

f. Participate in dissemination activities to support an application for federal exemption from informed consent for emergency research

II. Professional Competency and Activity (15%)

A. Appointees will complete and maintain IRB required education and study specific training for clinical research.

a. Complete and maintain CITI course certification for Biomedical Researchers and Good Clinical Practice.

b. Attend and participate in Emergency Medicine Research-In-Progress forums, PECARN network teleconferences and meetings, and in regular study meetings with the PI and other investigators where progress of the work is discussed.

c. Participate in the PECARN Research Coordinator Advisory Committee as appropriate and complete assignments delegated by this professional committee.

d. Participate in protocol reviews for new studies and provide substantive feedback on content and implementation.

III. University and Public Service (5%)

A. Participate with investigators and study team in presentations to the academic community, lay community and service providers for participant recruitment purposes and public disclosure activities.

B. Participate in activities of committees within the department, School of Medicine, campus and other University entities, as appropriate.

This position will be located primarily in the Emergency Department. Work hours to be arranged, but evening and some weekend hours are required. Restricted vacation during peak periods. Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

1. Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field required with a minimum of 6 months experience in laboratory, clinical or applied research.

2. Completion of the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Biomedical Researchers and Good Clinical Practice training programs within 30 days of hiring.

3. Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism, compassion and resourcefulness when interacting with a diverse population of patients and families.

4. Ability to read and understand clinical protocols with careful attention to detail and to implement a broad range of activities as specified by clinical study protocols.

5. Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills to clearly and concisely provide information, explanations and instructions to, and elicit information from patients, patient's families, physicians, hospital staff and a wide variety of health care professionals with varying levels of ability to understand.

6. Ability to read and understand patient medical records, abstract clinical data from medical records and record accurately on case report forms and/or in electronic databases.

7. Display organizational skills to coordinate multiple tasks, to appropriately prioritize workload, and to maintain thorough and accurate study documentation.

8. Computer skills sufficient to effectively use MS Word, Excel, web interfaces, patient or research databases, and electronic health record system.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

1. Some classroom experience in laboratory, clinical and/or applied research.

2. Work or volunteer experience in an Emergency Department setting.

3. Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and procedures to effectively interpret and accurately compile data according to study protocol.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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About UC Davis

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.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state for federal law.

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 UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check.

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Job location
Sacramento, CA