Assistant Project Scientist, Neural Organoid Research

University of California - Davis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine's Department of Surgery is recruiting a Project Scientist at the assistant rank in neural organoid development, disease modeling, and regenerative medicine. The appointee will advance a creative research program and work under the supervision of Dr.

Aijun Wang, contributing to three‑dimensional neural tissue modeling and translational therapeutic development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering/ Molecular Biology.
• At least 3 years of experience in developmental disease modeling post terminal degree.
• Expertise in stem cell biology, neural differentiation, and developmental biology, with experience applying these approaches to disease modeling.
• Experience with cellular and molecular characterization techniques, including immunofluorescence, microscopy, gene expression analysis, and quantitative image analysis.
• Experience designing and conducting experiments to evaluate cellular therapies, including stem cell‑ and extracellular vesicle‑based therapeutic approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design experiments, analyze and interpret complex experimental data, and troubleshoot experimental approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with physician‑scientists, engineers, biologists, and other interdisciplinary research personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to organoid development and disease modeling research programs.
• Collaborate across disciplines for data acquisition, processing, and analysis.
• Publish research in peer‑reviewed journals, independently or with the PI.
• Assist in writing proposals and budget modifications for funding.
• Supervise students or technicians on technical aspects.
• Engage in professional societies, conferences, and seminars.
• Attend seminars and present results; may coordinate presentations.

Skills

Ph.D. or equivalent

3+ years post-degree

Stem cell biology

Neural differentiation

Developmental biology

Immunofluorescence

Microscopy

Gene expression analysis

Image analysis

Experimental design

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering/ Molecular Biology

Job description

The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine's Department of Surgery is recruiting a Project Scientist at the assistant rank in neural organoid development, disease modeling, and regenerative medicine. The appointee will advance a creative research program and work under the supervision of Dr.

Aijun Wang, contributing to three‑dimensional neural tissue modeling and translational therapeutic development.