Assistant/Associate/Specialist-Campana Lab
Listed on 2026-05-11
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Clinical Research
Position Overview
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position will be $63,500-$114,200 for full time (non‑exempt $30.42/hr-54.70/hr for part‑time).
Application WindowOpen date: March 16, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 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.
Dr. Campana's lab within the Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, seeks to hire one full‑time or part‑time employee as an Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist in Dr. Campana's lab. The incumbent will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on questions in peripheral neuropathy, neuroimmune interactions, Schwann cell biology and extracellular vesicle communication.
The position of Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area and provides technical or specialized expertise (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment or with social science research methods) in the planning and execution of a research project. The Specialist stays apprised of emerging issues and problems and maintains technical competence in the designated area(s) of specialization. Within this defined area and when appropriate, the Specialist is expected to provide leadership, facilitate teamwork, and develop collaborative relationships with colleagues and to supply input into the planning of research and educational programs.
Normally, Specialists do not have Principal Investigator (PI) status but may obtain permission by exception and/or collaborate with a PI in preparing research proposals for extramural funding. The Specialist is evaluated for merit and promotion using three basic criteria outlined below. The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Campana and work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.
Responsibilities and Designated Areas of Expertise
I. RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (90% EFFORT)
The Specialist will collaborate with other research personnel in Dr. Campana’s laboratory on research activities involving peripheral neuropathy, neuroimmune interactions, Schwann cell biology and extracellular vesicle communication. Specific duties include:
- Perform protein isolation, purification, and characterization
- Conduct ligand‑receptor interaction studies and contact‑dependent cell signaling experiments
- Execute immunoblotting and protein expression analysis
- Utilize protein databases (e.g., Alpha Fold) for structural analysis
- Develop novel peptide mimetics and/or nanosomes
- Perform flow cytometry and nanosorting procedures
- Conduct immunofluorescence staining and analysis
- Operate confocal microscopy systems for high‑resolution imaging
- Execute live cell imaging experiments
- Study glia‐immune cell interactions in vitro
- Perform RNA isolation, quantification and quality assessment
- Conduct gene editing procedures and qPCR analysis
- Support single‑cell RNA sequencing projects
- Analyze transcriptome profiling data in collaboration with bioinformatics specialists
- Process and interpret gene and protein expression patterns
- Work with transgenic mouse models of peripheral neuropathy
- Perform tissue collection, processing, and analysis
- Conduct histological and immunohistochemical analyses
- Analyze mechanisms contributing to neuropathology
- Support studies of nerve injury and stress responses
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper calibration
- Manage inventory of reagents and supplies
- Obtain and maintain appropriate laboratory safety protocols
- Train laboratory personnel on specialized techniques within area of expertise
- Troubleshoot technical problems and optimize experimental protocols
- Serve as research coordinator for projects conducted by PIs in the laboratory
- Maintain detailed…
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