Junior Specialist; Accorsi Lab

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for one Junior Specialist position in development, regeneration and cellular biology.

Research (75%):
This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on visual system development and regeneration in the apple snail Pomacea canaliculata. The successful candidate will identify genes of interest based on transcriptomic datasets, generate mutant lines and analyze eye development and regeneration phenotypes using fixed and live imaging techniques. The candidate will also carry out animal genotyping, immunostainings and in situ hybridizations.

In addition, the candidate is expected to review the scientific literature, and in conjunction with the Principal Investigator, formulate new hypotheses and design and conduct new experiments. The candidate is also expected to attend and present their work at lab and group research meetings, as well as help prepare figures and assist in writing manuscripts for publication.

Service (25%):
The Junior Specialist will be expected to help maintain wild-type and mutant animals, train other lab members and help with maintaining laboratory resources and stocks, including ordering, cleaning, keeping lab databases up to date and ensuring that safety regulations are met.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a research statement describing their past research experience, skills and interests, and a curriculum vitae. Documents and materials must be submitted as PDF files. Applicants should also provide contact information for three references.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.

Questions:
Please direct questions to Alice Accorsi aaccorsi