Assistant Project Scientist in Cardiovascular Physiology - Dixon Lab

Position overview

Salary range : A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700- $89,000.

Application Window

Open date : September 8, 2025

Next review date : Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Dixon Lab, within the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, is recruiting for one full-time Assistant Project Scientist. The successful candidate will conduct research in the specialty field or subject area of Cardiovascular Physiology.

Nature and purpose : The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in their academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence. The appointee will participate in activities to increase, improve, or upgrade competency in Cardiovascular Physiology. Appointees with Project Scientist series may engage in University and public service. They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the general guidance of an academic member with an independent research program, they are not required to develop an independent research program or reputation. The Project Scientist will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Rose Dixon and work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.

Major responsibilities

• Research (95% effort)

Research activity (75%). The position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating topics relevant to cardiovascular ion channel physiology and aging, and associated methods and applications. The successful candidate will work with : isolation of freshly dissociated ventricular myocytes; patch clamp electrophysiology in cardiomyocytes; super-resolution imaging and proximity ligation assay for evaluation of nanomolecular complexes; dynamic TIRF imaging and analysis; and echocardiography.

The Project Scientist will be a member of an interdisciplinary team and will be expected to interact with all group members and collaborating laboratories, engaging in scholarly discussions on new ideas and concepts.

This position's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, independently planning and executing experiments focused on ion channel and cardiac protein trafficking and function, spatiotemporal properties, calcium signaling, formation of nanomolecular complexes, and the effects of aging and various treatments on cardiac function. The selected candidate will also be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data for scientific publications and assisting with student training.

The appointee will publish research in peer-reviewed journals either independently or in collaboration with the PI or other members of the research team.

The appointee will assist in writing proposals for funding from federal and state agencies and other funding organizations. The appointee will prepare and assist in the preparation of reports as required by granting agencies and prepare modifications of budgets and other grant components as needed.

The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to cardiovascular physiology, and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications where appropriate. They will attend seminars to present research results and may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups. When appropriate, they may coordinate and / or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings, or educational functions.

This recruitment is conducted at the assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant rank regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.

For the full position description and to apply, visit https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF07281.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Reference requirements

References may be asked to provide letters or may be contacted by phone or email, using a consistent set of questions for each candidate.

Apply link : https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF07281

Help contact

jstillwell@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct, investigations, or related matters. Policies include UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties, and APM-035.

To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants to complete and upload the Authorization to Release Information form. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status.

The University of California may require E-Verify where applicable. UC Davis is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment and to advancing sustainability and diversity initiatives.

Job location

Davis, CA

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