Research Associate; SRA

Overview

Union Representation: RX-Research Support Professionals

Under modest to minimal supervision of the PI, responsible for coordinating, advising, directing, and conducting data collection and bioinformatic data analysis relating to arthropod (insect and arachnid) genomic and subgenomic data. Coordinate, advise, and direct museum databasing efforts. Provide leadership and advising to museum staff and undergraduate and graduate students with respect to day-to-day lab and museum operations. Manage all aspects of laboratory operations including ordering supplies, troubleshooting and developing protocols and techniques, overseeing lab safety, and maintaining databases and lab records.

Apply By Date March 5, 2026 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Entomology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in bioinformatic data analysis.
• Experience with laboratory and field safety, including maintaining up-to-date records, and other general responsibilities pertaining to laboratory safety.
• Advanced knowledge of genomic data analysis and commonly used analytical pipelines for UCE (and other) data analysis.
• Familiarity with NCBI data and Github repository management.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a life science's discipline and/or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years combination of experience and education working with genomic/subgenomic data sets with ability to analyze data and develop bioinformatic tools to assist in data analysis.
• Experience in identifying data needs and assisting with questions or problems regarding data analysis.
• Experience writing grant proposals and demonstrated ability in manuscript preparation.
• Ability to effectively communicate with direct supervisor and team members.
• Ability to lead and delegate.
• Familiarity with statistical data analyses.

• 50% - Management and Leadership
• 50% - Data Collection and Analysis

The Department of Entomology & Nematology is a teaching, research, and extension department within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The Department of Entomology and Nematology encompasses disciplines studying the two most prevalent and important groups of invertebrates affecting man and the environment. The overall mission of the department is to address the broader scientific and societal importance of arthropods and nematodes by working seamlessly along the continuum that interconnects basic to applied science.

Overall, departmental research can be grouped into five broad areas: biodiversity, ecology, functional biology, sustainable agriculture, and vector biology. Department faculty and research staff strive towards synergy between emerging areas of fundamental science and mission-oriented research to translate basic science into solutions for stakeholders. Perhaps more importantly, the department prepares the next generation of students to assume leadership in arthropod and nematode sciences through the department's undergraduate and graduate programs.

• Salary or Pay Range: $71,852.07/annually - $/annually
• Salary Frequency:
  Annually
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  SRA 3
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% - Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Monday - Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA.
• Union Representation: RX-Research Support Professionals
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including…