Junior Specialist NEX

Position Overview

The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a pool of qualified Junior Specialists in research and analysis of Equine Performance. This will be a 50% time appointment for one year starting August 2026.

• Plan and execute laboratory experiments to obtain high quality data for publication.
• Collect and analyze data in the laboratory, including electrocardiogram data, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, western blots, and rtPCR.
• Collect data from live horses, harvest necropsy tissues, and maintain databases and archives of samples and data.
• Participate in interdisciplinary studies focusing on genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors affecting equine performance.
• Participate in field studies and research projects related to equine athletic performance.
• Compile data in spreadsheets, summarize results, perform statistical analyses, and assist with writing methods and results sections of scientific papers.
• Help with ordering supplies, maintain a clean and safe lab environment, and actively participate in weekly lab meetings, including data presentation.

• Participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations.
• Review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to area of expertise.

• Mentorship and training of undergraduate students and residents in the laboratory.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision‑making skills; as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.