Junior Specialist - Division of Infectious Diseases

Position Overview Salary Range: Reasonable estimate for this Exempt position is 57,000 at step 1 or $60,700 at step 2. Reasonable estimate for this Non-Exempt position is $27.30/hr at Step 1 or $29.08/hr at Step 2. Application Window Open Date: June 17, 2026 Next Review Date: Thursday, Jul 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final Date: Friday, Jul 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 Nature and Purpose: The position of Junior Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area and provides technical or specialized expertise (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, or with research methods) in the planning and execution of a research project. Junior Specialists are required to be actively and significantly involved in publishable research activities, including reviewing journal articles and engaging in discussions on research and the interpretation of research results. Junior Specialists are also expected to participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations as well as review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications as applicable related to their research area of expertise. This laboratory focuses on research investigating mycobacterial pathogens such as M. tuberculosis and M. abscessus. This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies investigating the role of reactive oxygen detoxification in antibiotic tolerance in mycobacteria using genetic and biochemical tools. This position will be housed in Division of Infectious Diseases facilities at the Genome and Biomedical Sciences Facility on the Davis campus. This position is paid monthly. Research and Evaluation (90%) Assists in the implementation and evaluation of research activities related to M. tuberculosis Assists with data collection and analysis Is actively and significantly involved in publishable research activities, including reviewing journal articles and engaging in discussions on research and the interpretation of research results Prepares research dissemination materials, including conference presentation materials and manuscripts Conducts literature reviews and assists with development of research experiments Professional Competence (5%) Participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations. Prepare and present scientific posters Review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to area of expertise, specifically M. abscessus University and Public Service (5%) Mentoring undergraduate students Organize research group meetings to advance the research agenda Participate research group meetings presenting their experimental results Qualifications Basic Qualifications The Junior Specialist must have a Bachelor's degree in science or other related medical field and have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. They must have prior lab experience, working knowledge and familiarity with spreadsheets, and have meticulous attention to detail. Additional Qualifications In addition to a Bachelor's degree in science or a related field, the Junior Specialist must have knowledge in statistical methods. Preferred Qualifications It is preferred that the candidate has experience culturing mycobacteria and working with BSL2 organisms. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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 or 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. Job Location Davis, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Davis