UC Davis, California National Primate Research Center has an immediate full-time open position for a highly motivated and qualified Project Scientist (NONHUMAN PRIMATE ASSISTED REPRODUCTION).
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NATURE AND PURPOSE
The Project Scientist will make significant and creative contributions to research projects related to embryonic development and models of neurodevelopmental disorders. The appointee will possess a background in embryology 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 in this and related fields of scientific endeavor. He/she will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by Dr. Catherine Vandevoort.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
I. RESEARCH IN NONHUMAN PRIMATE ASSISTED REPRODUCTION ( 90% EFFORT)
Research activity (70 %)
This position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating topics relevant to the research area of nonhuman primate (NHP) assisted reproduction, including general primate reproductive physiology, oocyte/embryo injection and CRSPR-Cas9 techniques and embryo culture for production of gene-edited NHP embryos and offspring. The candidate will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator (PI). He/she will design specific projects and experiments, including the selection of appropriate methods and techniques, to advance the production of gene-edited embryos. The candidate will determine male and female NHP fertility evaluation, assist with ovarian follicle and various reproductive tract sample collections, perform oocyte/embryo injection and embryo culture and evaluations. He/she will assist in the development of guide RNAs for CRSPR-Cas9 editing. The candidate will assist in supervision and guidance of technicians regarding the technical aspects of the research and will collaborate with the PI in all aspects of the research, including methods development, trouble-shooting problems, data collection, interpreting results and planning follow-up experiments.
Publication (10 %)
The candidate will publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, books and other outlets either independently or in collaboration with the PI or other members of the research team. He/she will participate in all aspects of preparing papers for publication and make independent contributions to publications as required, which may include experimental design, acquisition, analysis, and/or interpretation of data, drafting and/or critically revising the paper for intellectual content and approval of the version to be submitted for publication.
Grant Acquisition and Management (15 %)
The candidate will assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals for funding from federal and state agencies and other funding organizations. Work on grant applications may include providing preliminary data, preparation of figures, and drafting of specific sections based on the candidate’s expertise. The candidate will work independently and/or assist the PI in the preparation of progress reports as required by granting agencies. The candidate will prepare modifications of budgets and other grant components as needed for applications and progress reports.
II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY ( 5 % EFFORT)
The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to assisted reproduction/gene editing and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The candidate will attend seminars to present research results and may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups.
When appropriate, the candidate may coordinate and/or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings or educational functions.
This position is within the Compliance, Education, & Training Unit (CETU) of the Division of Primate Services.
Employee is required to work with animals (nonhuman primates) that are either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous infectious agents such as COVID-19 (SARS-CO2), HIV, SIV, Herpes B, ZIKA, influenza, Chikungunya Virus, and Measles. The emphasis is training employees in the areas of safety, the wear and use of protective clothing, aseptic/sterile techniques, good laboratory practices, and infectious control.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)
PhD in Biological Sciences or Animal Science
Additional qualifications(required at time of start)
The candidate should have strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills and dedication to promoting teamwork in a diverse multidisciplinary environment and supporting the research activities of the PIs and the research team. Employee will be supervised directly by PI Dr. VandeVoort and will be communicating and interacting with a multidisciplinary team of investigators and scientist. Self-guidance in details of assigned tasks is expected.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on lab experience in embryology and gene editing with nonhuman primates and/or other biohazardous species.
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