Job Posting: Assistant Project Scientist, Proteomics
The Genome Center at the University of California, Davis invites applications from qualified candidates for an Assistant Project Scientist position. This position is expected to work independently, making significant and creative contributions to collaborative research and method development in collaboration with the Director and clients of the Genome Centerâs Proteomics Core Facility. Collaborators may include UC Davis faculty and staff, and off-campus scientists. Method development will be in multiple areas, including sample preparation, quantitative proteomics, mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography and data analysis. Examples of cutting edge proteomic methodologies may include quantitative proteomic profiling using TMT mass tags, data independent acquisition and targeted proteomic applications. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in biology, analytical chemistry or a related field, with at least one year experience with quantitative proteomics. Preference will go to candidates with at least 2-3 years of experience with quantitative proteomics, 1-3 years of experience in an academic or industrial proteomics or a mass spectrometry core facility, and 3 years of experience using Thermo Scientific mass spectrometers. Interested candidates should submit all materials via the web-based online submission system (https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/), JPF02030. Required materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, and letters of recommendation from 3-5 references. The deadline for full consideration is March 16, 2018. The University of California, Davis, and the UC Davis Genome Center are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.