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Junior Specialist at the UC Davis Eye Center

University of California, Davis -
Sacramento, CA

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Job Details

From $55,000 a year

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 at Step 1 or $58,600 at Step 2.

Application Window

Open date: April 22, 2026

Most recent review date: Sunday, May 10, 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, Apr 22, 2027 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

Junior Specialist Position

Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science
UC Davis School of Medicine

PI lab: Yin Allison Liu, MD, PhD, and K. Thiran Jayasundera, MD
Start Date: 07/01/2026 End Date: 06/30/2026

The Junior Specialist will also be responsible for coordinating new clinical trial and research studies including assisting with recruitment, performing cognitive testing and other assessments, completing study documents, and tracking and entering data. Additionally, they will ensure compliance with university-stipulated safety standards.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

I. Research in Specialized Areas: (85% effort)
Dr. Yin Allison Liu and Dr. K. Thiran Jayasundera’s research team conducts clinical research on patient-reported outcome studies.

The incumbent in this position will:

Contribute to clinical research projects by:

Coordinating patient-reported outcome research studies, including survey administration and follow-up assessments.
Assisting with study start-up activities, IRB submissions/modifications, and regulatory documentation.
Recruiting and consenting research participants.
Support data collection by administering standardized questionnaires, cognitive tests, and visual function assessments to study participants.
Maintain and update REDCap databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness of research data.
Performing data entry, quality control, and dataset cleaning.
Assisting with preliminary statistical summaries and data organization for analysis.
Communicating with collaborators, sponsors, and study teams as needed.
Ensuring compliance with university and human subjects research regulations.
Supporting observational activities in the principal investigators’ clinical practices (medical retina, vitreoretinal surgery, neuro-ophthalmology) as related to research coordination.

General Responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining research datasets, documentation, and regulatory binders..
Track study milestones and maintain participant databases.
Assist in coordinating multi-site collaborations when applicable.
Mentor and oversee undergraduate research assistants as needed.
Contribute to the refinement of study workflows and standard operating procedures.
Participate in team meetings and assist with project management activities.

II. Professional Competence and Activity: (10% effort)

Prepare manuscripts for publication in collaboration with the principal investigators. Responsibilities include literature review, drafting methods and results sections, preparing tables and figures, assisting with statistical interpretation, and revising manuscripts for submission.
Present research findings at scientific conferences, research meetings, and departmental seminars.
Assist with the preparation of progress reports and grant-related documents.
Contribute to scholarly discussions and ongoing research development within the lab.
Mentor undergraduate students involved in clinical research projects.

III. University and Public Service: (5 %effort)

Participate in departmental research activities and committees as appropriate.
Contribute to lab-wide discussions and collaborative initiatives.
Maintain required institutional research certifications and compliance training.

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (required).
Experience in clinical research or patient-facing research settings preferred.
Experience with REDCap, EMR systems, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and professionalism when interacting with patients.
CITI Human Subjects training (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience with basic data analysis and manuscript preparation preferred.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field. The job also requires a highly motivated, organized, and focused individual who is eager to learn and to take initiative. This appointment could require occasional evening or weekend hours expected for management of studies.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Cover letter and personal statement.
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

3-5 required (contact information only)

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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.

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