Salary range: Starting salary is $27.30 per hour at step 1 Application Window Open date: June 18, 2026 Next review date: Tuesday, Jul 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm (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 Department of Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a pool of qualified Junior Specialists in research and analysis of Equine Performance. This will be a 50% time appointment for one year starting August 2026. 90% Research This position will require the ability to plan and execute laboratory experiments to obtain data of high quality for publication. The candidate will collect and analyses data in the laboratory including analysis of electrocardiogram data, immunohistochemistry, ELISA’s, western blots, and rt. PCR. Candidate will be responsible, with assistance, to collect data from live horses, harvest necropsy tissues, and maintain databases and archives of the samples and data obtained. This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on questions in equine athletic performance. Successful candidate will also participate in field studies and research projects relating to genetic, nutritional and environmental factors affecting equine performance. The candidate compile data in spreadsheets, summarize resulting data, perform statistical analyses, and assist with writing methods and results sections of scientific papers. General responsibilities in addition to performing experiments include: helping with ordering supplies, maintaining a clean and safe lab environment, and actively participating in weekly lab meeting (including data presentation). 5% Professional Competence Participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations. Review research proposals, journal manuscripts and publications related to area of expertise. 5% University and Public Service Service will constitute mentorship and training of undergraduate students and residents in the laboratory. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills; as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) A bachelor's degree in animal science, physiology, or a related field, documented experience in a laboratory setting, ability to work with spreadsheets and databases, ability to work safely with chemicals and biohazards. Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position) It is preferred that the candidate has equine handling experience and at least 1 year experience with benchtop research. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C. V. Cover Letter Statement of Research (Optional) Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form. Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 2-3 required (contact information only) Apply link: JPF 07710 Help contact: jvukas@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 that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.