Posted: July 12, 2023
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POSITION OVERVIEW
Salary range: Full-time position
The [posted UC salary scales] https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year. The salary range for this position is $[60,000]-$[71,952]. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: July 12, 2023
Next review date: Monday, Aug 7, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Sunday, Oct 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
A postdoctoral scholar position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Michele La Merrill in the Environmental Toxicology department at the University of California at Davis http://lamerrill.ucdavis.edu/. The multi-disciplinary research project investigates the role of important environmental pollutants which antagonize Vitamin D receptor to increase invasion of human breast cancer cells. This area of our research is currently supported by a contract with the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
The scholar will utilize cell and molecular biology techniques to complete this research. The research is complemented by research of our lab team and collaborators on the binding between pollutants and VDR in silico and in vitro, in vitro VDR transactivation assays, and characterization of cancer, immune and bone phenotypes, and molecular investigations in a mouse model. Opportunities to examine the in vitro interaction of pollutants with our model of psychosocial stress and to examine genomics outcomes (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq) are also an option in this position. The position involves designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, preparing manuscripts, presenting research at conferences, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students with the PI, collaborators, and lab personnel. Informal inquiries are also encouraged, and additional project details are available upon request to mlamerrill@ucdavis.edu.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A PhD in a biological science such as cell or molecular or cell biology, toxicology or related disciplines is required. Highly motivated candidates should have or be very close to obtaining a PhD, and have less than four years of Postdoctoral experience.
Preferred qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants whose CV and/or cover letter reflect 1) expertise in cancer cell invasion assays; 2) experience with mouse studies of cancer; 3) an interest in health disparities; 4) excellent communication, mentoring, and collaborative skills; and 5) a record of creativity and scientific
productivity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications including at least one first-author publication that demonstrates competency in cell or molecular biology or toxicology.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
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