NATURE AND PURPOSE:

The position of Junior Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area and provides technical or specialized expertise (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, or with research methods) in the planning and execution of a research project. Junior Specialists are required to be actively and significantly involved in publishable research activities, including reviewing journal articles and engaging in discussions on research and the interpretation of research results. Junior Specialists are also expected to participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations as well as review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications as applicable related to their research area of expertise.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS: (90%) Jr. Specialist will work under the direction of Dr. Martin Cadeiras as the Principal Investigator on specific research projects that are part of the NIH HeartShare Clinical Center, AHA SFRN, and the Complex Care Laboratory. Accordingly, Jr. Specialist will directly interact and collaborate with personnel affiliated with research activities involving heart failure research under the direction of Dr. Cadeiras. The main responsibilities as Junior Specialists in the Complex Care Laboratory will include investigating deep phenotyping in HFpEF development and progression across underserved populations. This involves maintaining research materials, and working actively on participant recruitment, and REDCap management. Furthermore, they will be reviewing and presenting journal articles as well as engaging in discussions on research and the interpretation of research results. Jr. Specialist will participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations; and, review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to the areas of expertise. Our aim is that Jr. Specialist will be working independently and as part of our team in the Complex Care Laboratory, AHA and the NIH HeartShare Clinical Center.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY: (5%)The Junior Specialist will have opportunities to participate in appropriate local University conferences in the field of cardiology, and participate in and contribute to other academic activities such as preparation and presentation of research posters, as applicable.
UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE: (5%)The Junior Specialist will be expected to minimally participate in training activities, such as scheduling, training and helping undergraduate student assistants in various research procedures that the specialist is proficient in. The Junior Specialist will be provided opportunities to participate in lab meetings, as appropriate.

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1

TERM OF APPOINTMENT: One year with the possibility to extend to two years maximum. 100% appointment.

Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files via https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF06354

QUESTIONS: Please direct questions to Jaskaran Birak at jkbirak@ucdavis.edu.

Bachelor's degree in a biological science or related field.

Basic laboratory skills and a willingness to learn new techniques.
Interaction with community members in research project recruitment.
Interest in cardiovascular research.
Demonstrated organization experience in maintaining records.
Demonstrated interpersonal skill levels for the purpose of assisting and teaching.
Ability to conduct library and database searches and synthesize acquired knowledge effectively in writing and apply it to research processes.
Experience working collaboratively.

Individual should have lived experience working with underserved communities and working in participant recruitment previously.
Bonus, individual should have previous experience working in the healthcare setting.

• 3 required (contact information only)

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