Project Scientist — Gut Microbiota & Metabolomics Research

University of California - Davis; California; On-site; USD 79,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a Project Scientist in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to contribute to a focused program on diet‑associated metabolic diseases. The role involves experimental design, supervision of trainees, and collaboration with the PI's team in a lab setting at UC Davis.

The position emphasizes creative research contributions, collaboration, and potential supervision of students and staff, with a one-year term at 100% effort and the possibility

Qualifications

• PhD required in biotechnology, experimental pathology, microbiology, or related field.
• Postdoctoral training and peer-reviewed publications.
• Gut microbiota research and animal model research focused on the digestive tract.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a research program investigating diet-associated metabolic diseases with PI guidance.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Assist with grant applications and budget preparation.
• Attend seminars and present findings as needed.

Skills

Gut microbiota research

Metabolomics

Animal models

Education

PhD in Biotechnology, Experimental Pathology, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Bioinformatics

Statistics

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking a Project Scientist in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to contribute to a focused program on diet‑associated metabolic diseases. The role involves experimental design, supervision of trainees, and collaboration with the PI's team in a lab setting at UC Davis.

The position emphasizes creative research contributions, collaboration, and potential supervision of students and staff, with a one-year term at 100% effort and the possibility