Project Scientist - Atwill
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: January 18, 2025
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
The salary range for this position is $74,700-$95,800. "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: December 20, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, Jan 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the
search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Mar 31, 2025 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
NATURE AND PURPOSE
The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions
to a research or creative project in his/her academic discipline.
The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the
creative energy necessary to function at a high level of
competence. The appointee will participate in activities to
increase, improve, or upgrade competency. Appointees with Project
(e.g., Scientist) titles may engage in University and public
service. They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the
Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the
general guidance of an academic member with an independent research
program (i.e., Professor, Professional Researcher, Specialist in
Cooperative Extension, etc), he/she is not required to develop an
independent research program or reputation. He/she will carry out
research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in
an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal
Investigator status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve
as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
I. RESEARCH (85%)
Research activity (40%) This position requires creative
contributions to and collaborative development of an active
research program in the areas of veterinary epidemiology
(epidemiological modeling and statistical analysis), diagnostic
microbiology, microbial food safety, and aero-microbiology.
Additional research activities for this position will likely
include using laboratory methods to culture, PCR-confirm, and
whole-genome sequencing bacterial pathogens such as E. coli O157:H7
and other STECs; air sampling with MAS-100 Eco machines to
determine effects of agricultural activities on airborne bacterial
composition; using positive-pressure ultrafiltration methods for
concentrating waterborne pathogens from riverine or irrigation
water systems; Candidates must have documented experience in
statistical analyses of unbalanced longitudinal data using modern
mixed-effects regression methods. Candidate must be willing to
travel overnight as required, both within California and across the
United States to collect samples that will likely occur multiple
times per year as needed for one or more research projects. The
candidate will help to determine research goals, field sampling
designs, and appropriate analytical diagnostic methods for new
projects, in consultation with the Principal Investigator (Dr. E.R.
Atwill). The candidate will also supervise one or more laboratory
technicians and students regarding the technical aspects of the
research program, including diagnostic method development,
trouble-shooting field and laboratory problems, interpreting
project results, and planning follow-up and validation experiments.
Minimum requirements include demonstrated epidemiology knowledge
and experience of working with foodborne pathogens in the
laboratory and field. Experience and skills of collecting and
processing manure, air, and water samples are preferred.
Scientific publication (25%) The candidate will publish the results
from various research projects in peer-reviewed journals, books and
other publication outlets, either independently or in collaboration
with the PI and/or other members of the research team.
Grant acquisition and project budgetary planning (20%) The
candidate will assist the PI in writing and submitting grant
proposals for research and outreach funding from state and federal
agencies and other funding organizations. The candidate will
prepare and assist the PI in preparation of progress and final
reports as required by granting agencies. The candidate will
interact with funding agencies and prepare modifications of budgets
and other grant components as needed, along with constructing
budgetary projections and monthly monitoring of project
expenditures.
II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (10%) The candidate will
participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate
to his/her specific field, and will serve as a reviewer of research
proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The candidate
will attend seminars and scientific meetings to present research
results and may give oral or poster presentations at scientific
venues, academic meetings, and public or professional interest
groups.
III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5%) The candidate will engage
in University service activities such as guest didactic lecturing
and university/school/departmental committee service The candidate
will engage in occasional outreach activities such as presenting
research results to scientific and governmental meetings, providing
seminars to the general public, and providing relevant scientific
advice to academic, governmental, and other public agencies.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
The basic qualification for this position is a PhD in the areas of
veterinary epidemiology (epidemiological modeling and statistical
analysis), diagnostic microbiology, microbial food safety, and
aero-microbiology or equivalent graduate degree
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
The ideal candidate will show strong collaboration, communication,
and organizational skills while, promoting teamwork in a diverse
multidisciplinary environment and supporting the research
activities of the PI and research team. The Appointee will be
supervised directly by PI and will be communicating and interacting
with the team of investigators and scientists of the center.
Self-guidance in details of assigned tasks is expected.
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required,
qualifications for the position)
Experience and skills of collecting and processing manure, air, and
water samples
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06872
Help contact: rbailey@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to
disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or
judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that
they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for
misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged
misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus
(http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
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.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other
protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination
policy.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy,
please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy,
please visit:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
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
at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to
inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion
in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity
of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available
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student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and
service can best be fully realized by members of our academic
community who share our commitment to these values, which are
included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our
strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the
Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of
Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity
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of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific
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Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the
Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has
outlined similar goals in their "Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan."
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Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving
net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its
commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for
generations to come.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining
agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or
local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Davis, CA
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