Assistant Project Scientist-Hell lab
University of California - Davis, Davis, CA, United States
Position Overview
Salary range for 100% position: $76,700–$97,600. Salary range for 50% position: $36.74–$46.75.
Application Window
Open date: April 22, 2026.
Next review date: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date for full consideration.
Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications will be accepted until this date; those received after the review date will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
Assistant Project Scientist in the School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, UC Davis. 1 academic position at 50–100% appointment in the Assistant Project Scientist series. The successful candidate will lead studies on the role of structural and scaffolding proteins in organizing postsynaptic functions.
Major Responsibilities
Perform skilled experimental procedures of protein expression and purification, structural analysis by cryoEM, spectroscopic techniques such as fluorescence polarization and lifetime analysis, immunoblotting, and advanced microscopy including two-photon and fluorescence lifetime microscopy.
Collect, analyze, and curate data; prepare figures for scientific publications, presentations, and grant applications.
Submit independent grant applications relevant to the candidate’s research and maintain regulatory and safety standards.
Develop independent research lines broadly related to structural aspects of postsynaptic functions and generate data to inform and validate hypotheses.
Research (80%)
Collaboratively develop an active research program investigating structural proteins in postsynaptic function.
Determine research goals with the Principal Investigator, design specific projects, and select appropriate methods.
Supervise students or technicians on technical aspects of research, troubleshoot problems, interpret results, and plan follow‑up experiments.
Collaborate on projects with internal and external partners.
Apply theoretical and practical knowledge of protein structures and analysis by MD, Rosetta, AlphaFold, cryoEM, NMR and other spectroscopic methods.
Publish results and assist in supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
Publication
The candidate will publish research in peer‑reviewed journals independently or with team members.
Grant Acquisition
Assist in writing proposals for federal, state, and other funding agencies; prepare reports and modify budgets as required; develop and submit independent grant applications.
Safety and Regulatory Expectations
Maintain highest regulatory and safety standards, including animal protocols, laboratory safety regulations, and documentation of compliance.
Professional Competence and Activity (10%)
Participate in professional societies and conferences; serve as a reviewer of research proposals and publications; present research at seminars and educational functions; serve on national or international grant review panels as appropriate.
University and Public Service (10%)
Engage in public outreach, present scientific research to the general public, provide advice to individuals and public agencies; engage in university service activities such as guest lecturing and committee service. Teaching of classroom courses is not required. Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory.
Basic Qualifications
PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Physiology, or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant research experience in structural analysis of protein complexes and signaling, with recent publications.
Expertise in designing and planning research projects.
Experience in writing research papers and grant applications.
Skill in analyzing and evaluating data.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Application Requirements
Document requirements:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated C.V.)
Statement of Research
Authorization to Release Information Form (required for all applicants; see Employment Disclosure Requirements page for details)
Reference Requirements
3–5 references (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07599
Help contact: dicrunk@ucdavis.edu
Job location
Davis, CA
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 status under state or federal law.
Under federal law, UC Davis may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing the required documents.
UC Davis is a smoke‑ and tobacco‑free campus.
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.
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Salary range for 100% position: $76,700–$97,600. Salary range for 50% position: $36.74–$46.75.
Application Window
Open date: April 22, 2026.
Next review date: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date for full consideration.
Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications will be accepted until this date; those received after the review date will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
Assistant Project Scientist in the School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, UC Davis. 1 academic position at 50–100% appointment in the Assistant Project Scientist series. The successful candidate will lead studies on the role of structural and scaffolding proteins in organizing postsynaptic functions.
Major Responsibilities
Perform skilled experimental procedures of protein expression and purification, structural analysis by cryoEM, spectroscopic techniques such as fluorescence polarization and lifetime analysis, immunoblotting, and advanced microscopy including two-photon and fluorescence lifetime microscopy.
Collect, analyze, and curate data; prepare figures for scientific publications, presentations, and grant applications.
Submit independent grant applications relevant to the candidate’s research and maintain regulatory and safety standards.
Develop independent research lines broadly related to structural aspects of postsynaptic functions and generate data to inform and validate hypotheses.
Research (80%)
Collaboratively develop an active research program investigating structural proteins in postsynaptic function.
Determine research goals with the Principal Investigator, design specific projects, and select appropriate methods.
Supervise students or technicians on technical aspects of research, troubleshoot problems, interpret results, and plan follow‑up experiments.
Collaborate on projects with internal and external partners.
Apply theoretical and practical knowledge of protein structures and analysis by MD, Rosetta, AlphaFold, cryoEM, NMR and other spectroscopic methods.
Publish results and assist in supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
Publication
The candidate will publish research in peer‑reviewed journals independently or with team members.
Grant Acquisition
Assist in writing proposals for federal, state, and other funding agencies; prepare reports and modify budgets as required; develop and submit independent grant applications.
Safety and Regulatory Expectations
Maintain highest regulatory and safety standards, including animal protocols, laboratory safety regulations, and documentation of compliance.
Professional Competence and Activity (10%)
Participate in professional societies and conferences; serve as a reviewer of research proposals and publications; present research at seminars and educational functions; serve on national or international grant review panels as appropriate.
University and Public Service (10%)
Engage in public outreach, present scientific research to the general public, provide advice to individuals and public agencies; engage in university service activities such as guest lecturing and committee service. Teaching of classroom courses is not required. Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory.
Basic Qualifications
PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Physiology, or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant research experience in structural analysis of protein complexes and signaling, with recent publications.
Expertise in designing and planning research projects.
Experience in writing research papers and grant applications.
Skill in analyzing and evaluating data.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Application Requirements
Document requirements:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated C.V.)
Statement of Research
Authorization to Release Information Form (required for all applicants; see Employment Disclosure Requirements page for details)
Reference Requirements
3–5 references (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07599
Help contact: dicrunk@ucdavis.edu
Job location
Davis, CA
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 status under state or federal law.
Under federal law, UC Davis may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing the required documents.
UC Davis is a smoke‑ and tobacco‑free campus.
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.
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