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SOM: Pharmacology Junior Specialist- Bers Lab (x3)
University of California Davis
SOM: Pharmacology Junior Specialist- Bers Lab (x3)
University of California Davis
 SOM: Pharmacology Junior Specialist- Bers Lab (x3) UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology invites applications for 1-3 Junior Specialist positions in the sub-specialty area of cardiovascular research. Junior Specialist appointees will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on questions within this sub-specialty. Junior Specialists will devote 90% of time to research and related activities, and 10% to university and public service, as described below. Junior Specialist positions are short term, two-year maximum appointments made to help meet the needs of laboratory and department research projects. Appointments may be made up to 100% (full-time). These positions are tenable in the laboratory of Dr. Donald M. Bers, Distinguished Professor and Department Chair. As a large laboratory (20-25 members), we undertake a diversity of research activities and engage in numerous collaborations. Our goal is to investigate at cellular level the regulation of the heart, comparing normal with dysfunctional responses. We use animal disease models with pathologies such as heart failure or arrhythmias. We study processes related to both acute function (excitation-contraction coupling) and gene expression (excitation-transcription coupling). We focus on cell signaling molecules such as protein kinases, as well as membrane ion channels, transporters and pumps, along with energetics and mitochondria. Complementing our functional analyses, we aim to understand structural determinants such as post-translational modification, translocation, assembly or polymerization of proteins. We characterize mechanisms and molecules with the intention that they may be identified and validated as therapeutic targets for the treatment of heart disease. Candidates' responsibilities: Research and related (90%): Successful candidates will participate in laboratory studies, assisting principal investigators (PI), senior investigators, postdoctoral researchers and/or graduate students. Specialists will be selected and each specialist's particular role(s) will be assigned in order to meet the laboratory's needs, but also in accordance with their aptitudes and interests. Selection, duties and depth of participation will take into account both prior experience and potential to benefit from ongoing training, in ONE or MORE of the activities described herewith. Research activities which are priorities for our current opening(s) include: Other research in which specialists may participate include: Related activities in which specialists participate also include: Service (10 %): The candidate is expected to contribute to university and public service. Examples of service include: Potential hazards in the laboratory may include human and animal tissue, adenoviruses and some carcinogenic, acutely toxic or corrosive substances. Personal protective measures, along with training and supervision, are provided. For full consideration, applications must be received by 5/2/2022; however, the position will remain open until filled through December 31, 2022. Qualified applicants should submit a Cover Letter detailing their qualifications for the position, a Curriculum Vitae, and contact information for 3-5 references online at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04841. All documents must be uploaded as PDF files. Please direct questions to Francisco Ramos fjramosjr@ucdavis.edu. UC Davis commits to inclusion excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. UC Davis is a smoke & tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/). To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04841 Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-132db9979459774e966d1a167d866f62
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