Junior Specialist

Salary range:

For Exempt:  A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000 at Step 1 or $60,700 at Step 2 .

For Non-Exempt:  A reasonable estimate for this position is $27.30/hr at Step 1 or $29.08/hr at Step 2 .

Open date:
August 25, 2026

Next review date:
Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

The Department of Radiology, at the University of California Davis, School of Medicine, is recruiting for a full-time Junior Specialist.

The Junior Specialist will contribute to scholarly research activities within the Department of Radiology under the general supervision of Dr. Andrew Hernandez. The incumbent will actively participate in publishable research by assisting with the design, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of research findings while developing continued expertise in quantification of contrast administration and energy consumption in CT and MRI.

• Conduct research in environmental sustainability and energy efficiency under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Assist with the design, implementation, and refinement of research studies, including data collection, analysis, interpretation, and documentation.
• Contribute to publishable research through literature reviews, preparation of figures, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, and other scholarly products, with opportunities for authorship or acknowledgments, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with faculty, research staff, students, and other members of the research team while maintaining compliance with university and regulatory policies.
• Present research findings at laboratory meetings, seminars, or scientific conferences, as appropriate.

• Participate in seminars, workshops, laboratory meetings, and other professional development activities related to medical imaging and environmental sustainability.
• Maintain current knowledge of scientific literature and developments relevant to the research program.

• Participate in departmental service activities, laboratory operations, mentoring of undergraduate students, or other University and public service activities, as appropriate.

(required at time of application)

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in Medical Imaging, Radiologic Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Public Health, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a closely related scientific field.
• Demonstrated interest in research through coursework, research experience, internships, laboratory experience, or other scholarly activities.
• Knowledge of basic research principles, including data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

(other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

• Research experience related to medical imaging, CT, MRI, environmental sustainability, healthcare sustainability, or energy efficiency.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing research data in particular EMR, mPower and DICOM data.
• Experience conducting literature reviews and assisting with scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, or presentations.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel, power point, Python, and statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS).
• Familiarity with research compliance, human subjects research, or institutional research protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or collaborate with undergraduate students or research trainees is encouraged.

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form
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• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

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