Assistant Project Scientist of Environmental Toxicology in the Rice Laboratory

UC Davis College of Engineering; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The UC Davis College of Engineering is seeking an Assistant Project Scientist of Environmental Toxicology to engage in research at the intersection of toxicology and molecular biology. The role involves designing projects, supervising trainees, and publishing findings, requiring expertise in cell culture and molecular techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience in cell culture, PCR, sequence analysis, molecular modeling, high-performance computing, and herbicide toxicology is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research on toxic effects on proteins and cell cultures.
• Design projects, supervise trainees, and interpret results.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed outlets.

Skills

Cell culture

PCR

Sequence analysis

Molecular modeling

High-performance computing

Herbicide toxicology

Job description

Assistant Project Scientist of Environmental Toxicology in the Rice Laboratory

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Position overview

Salary range: $74,100-$96,600

Application Window

Open date: May 22, 2025

Next review date: June 27, 2025, 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: July 25, 2025, 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The Department of Environmental Toxicology at UC Davis, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, is recruiting for an Assistant Project Scientist to work at the interface of toxicology, cell biology, and molecular biology in a bioinformatics environment.

Major Responsibilities

1. Research (95%)

• Contribute to research on toxic effects on proteins and cell cultures, designing projects, supervising trainees, and interpreting results. Experience in cell culture, PCR, sequence analysis, molecular modeling, high-performance computing, and herbicide toxicology is required.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed outlets.
• Assist in applying for research funding and preparing reports.