Junior Specialist - Division of Cardiology

Position Overview

Job Title: Junior Specialist – Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Salary Range:
For Exempt: $55,000 at step 1 or $58,600 at step 2.
For Non‑Exempt: $26.35 per hour at step 1 or $28.07 per hour at step 2.

Application Window: Open date:
January 1, 2026
. Review date:
Friday, Jan 16, 2026
. Final application date:
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026
. Applications accepted through the final date; those received after the review date will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.

• Collaborate directly with personnel involved in research on mammography, cardiac prevention, hypertension, and rehabilitation under the direction of Dr. Javier Lopez.
• Investigate cardiac risk and the development and progression of hypertension, focusing on prevention and social determinants of health in disadvantaged populations.
• Assist in analyzing retrospective patient data from UC Davis electronic health records, emphasizing demographic data, epidemiology, biostatistics, and coding.
• Contribute to community‑engaged research in partnership with the Center for Reducing Health Disparities.
• Support data analysis efforts involving UC Davis and community partner records, focusing on health outcomes.
• Review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications relevant to this subspecialty.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and decision‑making skills, working independently and collaboratively.
• Contribute to both the cardiac rehabilitation team and the Center for Reducing Health Disparities.

Performance Evaluation: Published work, co‑authorship, evidence of contribution to publishable research, dissemination of findings, invitations to review grants or serve on panels, etc.

• Participate in professional/technical societies, educational and research organizations.
• Review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications in area of expertise.
• Maintain liaison with industry organizations, state and federal agencies, and external groups related to area of expertise.
• Participate in university committees and activities as appropriate.

• Required: Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision‑making skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Additional: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; ability to review research proposals and journal manuscripts.
• Preferred: Experience analyzing retrospective patient data from electronic health records, including epidemiology, biostatistics, and coding.

• Curriculum Vitae – required as the most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter – optional
• Statement of Research – optional
• Authorization to Release Information Form – required for all applicants (see Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage)
• Statement of Teaching – optional
• References – 3 to 5 required (contact information only)

Apply Link: /JPF
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Sacramento, CA

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