Junior Specialist - Division of General Medicine

The Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis invites qualified applicants for a Junior Specialist position. Candidates will work under the direction of Dr. Michelle Dossett supporting her NIH-funded clinical trial studying the effects of bilingualism and lifestyle factors on cognitive resilience in aging. The candidate will contribute in the following ways:

• Screening and recruiting potential participants via telephone and screening their medical record.
• Scheduling and running study visits: collecting questionnaire data and administering cognitive exams.
• Supporting study participant retention over the study period.
• Scoring tests and keeping complete and accurate records.
• Utilizing data management systems such as REDCap, StudyPages, and OnCore. - Preparing documents and needed items for study visits.
• Assisting with IRB communication.
• Attending team meetings and working harmoniously with other team members and study co-investigators to accomplish and improve study-related tasks - both locally and across the three study sites.
• Assisting with supervising undergraduate students who are working on the project under Dr. Dossett's guidance.
• Contributing to qualitative data analysis.
• Performing medical record reviews.
  In addition, the candidate may periodically assist with other projects in Dr. Dossett's lab.
  
  

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 AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE

I. RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (90% EFFORT)

A. Work under the direction of the Principle Investigator on research projects. Collaborate with personnel affiliated with research activities involving studies of the impact of bilingualism and lifestyle factors on cognitive resilience in aging. Evaluation of performance in research activities is subject to the applicable individual project in specialized areas, as documented by any of the following:

* Publications that acknowledge the Junior Specialist's significant and meaningful contribution to the work.

* Publications on which the Junior Specialist is an author.

* Presentation of research at regional/national meetings or other informal presentations.

* Other evidence (e.g., letters from collaborators or principal investigators) that work done by the Junior Specialist contributed to publishable research.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5% EFFORT)

* Participate in appropriate professional societies or groups and other educational and research organizations.

* Attend related seminars and symposiums on the UC Davis Campus.

* Review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to area of expertise.

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% EFFORT)

* The Junior Specialist will be expected to assist with mentoring undergraduate students under the direction of the PI. The junior specialist would be expected to assist with their training and to discuss projects with them.NUMBER OF

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 2

TERM OF APPOINTMENT: One year with the possibility to extend to two years maximum, based on the needs of the research project.

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by 11/01/2025. However, this position will remain open until filled through 01/31/2026.

Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files via https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF07368

QUESTIONS: Please direct questions to Leslie Yi at leyi@health.ucdavis.edu.

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology or a related field.

* Prior research experience.

* Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Demonstrated excellent writing, documentation, and organizational skills with careful attention to detail.

* Ability to work both independently and with others as part of a research team.

* Demonstrated ability for technical problem solving and adept with quickly learning and using new technologies, software programs, and apps.

* Adept at using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

* Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new research and study-related skills.

* Demonstrated ability to function independently within a fast-paced, high volume, changing environment, develop timelines and meet deadlines.

* Demonstrated ability to work with participants involving sensitive issues and ability to appropriately manage confidential information.

* Ability to anticipate project needs and next steps.

* Ability to use analytical and problem solving skills for the identification and resolution of unique and unforeseen problems in a logical, timely, and often creative manner while maintaining the integrity of study protocols and legalities defined by the University, departmental and study policies and procedures.

* Administrative skills and ability to exercise judgment, initiative and resourcefulness in making decisions.

Experience with the REDCap database is preferred.

• 2 required (contact information only)

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