Top 43 junior specialist Jobs in davis, ca

Junior Specialist- Munakata Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- University
- Working with children
Junior Specialist - Oakes Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
Junior Specialist- Beck Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- From $55,000 a year
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
Junior Specialist- Ghetti Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $26.35 an hour
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Anatomy knowledge
Junior Specialist/Emerson lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $55,000 - $58,600 a year
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
14d
Junior Specialist - Soil Characterization
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $55,000 - $58,600 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Word processing
- English
- Office
Junior Specialist-Neuroprosthetics Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $26.35 - $28.07 an hour
- Computer Science
- Windows
- Driver's License
Junior Specialist- Henderson Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Adults
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Junior Specialist- Adam Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
Junior Specialist I/II - Tushir-Singh Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- From $55,000 a year
- University
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
Junior Specialist- Hastings Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
7d
Jr. Specialist- Monroe Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $55,000 - $58,600 a year
- No experience needed
- 3 years
- University
5d
Junior Specialist (McKenney Lab)
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $26.35 - $28.07 an hour
- Databases
- Analysis skills
- University
Junior Specialist - WHNRC
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $55,000 - $58,600 a year
- Microsoft Access
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Junior Specialist-Toprani Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $26.35 - $28.07 an hour
- Computer Science
- Windows
- Analysis skills
13d
Junior Specialist/Kuo lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $55,000 - $58,600 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
Junior Specialist/Chiu Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $55,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Maintenance
- 3 years
7d
Junior Specialist-GVL Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $55,000 - $58,600 a year
- Driver's License
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Junior Specialist (Accorsi Lab 2026)
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $26.35 - $28.07 an hour
- Bachelor of Science
- Databases
- University
Junior Specialist - Atwill Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $57,000 - $60,700 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- University
- Bachelor's degree
7d

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Junior Specialist- Munakata Lab

University of California, Davis -
Davis, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $55,000 a year

Qualifications

Spreadsheets
Bachelor's degree
Productivity software

Full Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 at Step 1

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: January 30, 2026

Most recent review date: Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 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

Professor Yuko Munakata seeks to fill a full-time lab coordinator junior specialist position in the Center for Mind and Brain at the University of California, Davis, to begin Summer 2026 (start date flexible). This position is for 1-2 years with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding. The lab studies the development of executive functioning, investigating how children learn to achieve goals by planning ahead, stopping themselves from doing things they shouldn’t do, flexibly switching from one activity to another, and solving problems. The lab explores social and contextual factors that shape the development of executive function and implications for interventions.

The junior specialist will work closely with the PI and lab group to participate in all aspects of research in executive function development. The position will involve collaborating with the PI, postdocs, and grad students to develop new experimental designs and procedures, analyze and interpret data, present research at conferences, and submit manuscripts for publication.

Responsibilities include:

Developing Research Materials (10%):

Make substantive contributions to study design, stimulus creation, data analysis and interpretation.

Activities Related to Research Dissemination of Research (20%):

Contribute to presentations, publications, grant proposals, and grant progress reports
Participate in weekly discussions of research literature and lead relevant literature reviews
Disseminate findings and support undergraduates in disseminating findings at conferences and local events, such as the UC-Davis Undergraduate Research Day

Undergraduate research assistant recruiting, training, and mentoring (20%):

Interview, train, and mentor undergraduate students on participant recruitment, data collection, coding and analyses protocols.

Conducting Research (30%):

Test child and adult participants using behavioral, eye tracking, and brain imaging techniques
Interview and consent participants or their caregivers

Administrative Lab Tasks (20%):

Maintenance of subject funding budgets, ordering supplies
Preparing and maintaining IRB materials and ensuring compliance with those protocols
Support outreach efforts to partner with relevant organizations in the community around common interests (e.g., developing mobile research exhibits for children’s museums)

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
Excellent writing and communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Experience working in a lab/research setting
Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel & Word, Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Drive)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field
Leadership or managerial experience, particularly with peers or more senior individuals
Experience coordinating/collaborating with multiple teams
Experience creating, adapting, and/or documenting protocols (e.g., organizational or personnel procedures)
Experience with children and families
Experience in EEG data acquisition and processing
Experience submitting protocols to an Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Statistical analysis skills, including experience with analytical software such as R
Web design and social media skills
Programming skills (e.g., with Psychopy, E-Prime, and MATLAB)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
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.

Reference requirements

2-3 letters of reference required

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Help contact: [email protected]

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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check.

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400.

UC Davis is also a national leader in inclusive practice. There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

The University of California and UC Davis are committed to offering a wide variety of benefits for employees. The University of California Employee benefits and UC Davis New Employee benefits webpages have additional information.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

JOB LOCATION

Davis, CA

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junior specialist jobs in davis, ca

Junior Specialist- Munakata Lab

Junior Specialist - Oakes Lab

Junior Specialist- Beck Lab

Junior Specialist- Ghetti Lab

Junior Specialist/Emerson lab

Junior Specialist - Soil Characterization

Junior Specialist-Neuroprosthetics Lab

Junior Specialist- Henderson Lab

Junior Specialist- Adam Lab

Junior Specialist I/II - Tushir-Singh Lab

Junior Specialist- Hastings Lab

Jr. Specialist- Monroe Lab

Junior Specialist (McKenney Lab)

Junior Specialist - WHNRC

Junior Specialist-Toprani Lab

Junior Specialist/Kuo lab

Junior Specialist/Chiu Lab

Junior Specialist-GVL Lab

Junior Specialist (Accorsi Lab 2026)

Junior Specialist - Atwill Lab

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