Junior Specialist: Developmental Neuroscience - Simo/La Torre Lab

The Simo and La Torre labs in the UC Davis School of Medicine (Cell Biology and Human Anatomy) are recruiting a full-time Junior Specialist in developmental neuroscience for a short-term appointment of up to two years. Research (90% effort) covers neuronal development, neuron migration and nervous system morphogenesis: maintaining and breeding mice, sample collection, immunohistology, imaging and data recording, genotyping, animal inventory and lab organization, plus experiment design and analysis with the principal investigators, lab meetings and departmental seminars.

Further effort covers conference presentation and mentoring undergraduate researchers. Pay: exempt USD 57,000 (Step 1) or 60,700 (Step 2) per year; non-exempt USD 27.30 or 29.08 per hour. Review of applications began on 10 September 2026; the final application date is 31 December 2026. Applications received after the review date are considered only if the position has not been filled.

Bachelor's degree in neurobiology, cell biology or a related field awarded before the start date (applicants with an MS or PhD are not considered for this entry-level role); at least 3 months and no more than 2 years of post-bachelor's laboratory research experience; research experience in PCR genotyping, histology, shRNA cloning, cell culture, microscopy and western blotting. Experience with cell-based assays of miRNA function in development is preferred. Submit a CV, cover letter, authorization form and 3-5 reference contacts.