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This position requires creative contributions to an active research program investigating primary cilium in the developing brain. The candidate will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator. The candidate will design projects related to neurodevelopment and cell signaling, including selecting appropriate methods and techniques. The candidate will involve in technique development, troubleshooting, results interpreting and planning for the follow-up experiments. In some cases, the candidate will supervise and provide technical training to students or technicians. The candidate will participate in the writing of lab safety protocols and animal protocols.

The candidate will participate in the preparation of manuscript for publication in peer-reviewed journals, books and other outlets in collaboration with the PI and other members of the research team. The candidate will assist in proposal writing for funding from federal and state agencies and other funding organizations. The candidate will prepare and assist in the preparation of reports as required by granting agencies. The candidate will give presentations on his/her research at laboratory meeting or other professional conferences.

The candidate will engage in public outreach activities, including presenting scientific research results to the general public, and supervising research participants specified in related federal grants.

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. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from all qualified applicants, including women, minorities, veterans, and individual with disabilities, who will enrich the teaching, research and public service missions of the university. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction).

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://www.ucmerced.edu/fast-facts), UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).

UC Merced is a smoke & tobacco free campus (https://smokefree.ucmerced.edu/).