What are the responsibilities and job description for the UCI MIND Junior / Assistant Specialist for MODEL-AD position at UCI School of Medicine?
Position overview
Salary range : The salary range for this position is $53, - $68,. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Specialist series Salary Scale : (). “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Application Window
Open date : March 3,
Next review date : Friday, Apr 4, at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date : Saturday, Apr 12, 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 UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) is seeking a dedicated Junior / Assistant Specialist to join the NIH funded MODEL-AD, multi-project research team to work on large-scale multi-omics and systems biology projects. We are seeking a highly motivated Database Research Specialist with expertise in database management, data integration, and metadata harmonization to support large-scale animal model and genomics research efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python programming, experience with PostgreSQL or similar database management systems, and a working knowledge of mouse genetics and genomics.
This position will play a critical role in integrating metadata from the CLIMB animal management database, ensuring seamless data and metadata harmonization, and maintaining database integrity across MODEL-AD research teams. The Database Manager will also be responsible for uploading and curating datasets in the Synapse repository and working closely with interdisciplinary teams to optimize data workflows.
Key Responsibilities :
Metadata Integration & Harmonization :
- Extract, transform, and integrate metadata from the CLIMB database into a standardized format.
- Develop scripts and workflows for metadata harmonization across different MODEL-AD research teams.
Database Management & Maintenance :
Data Upload & Repository Management :
Collaboration & Support :
Rank and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Junior Specialist : Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience, e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, software
programs, social science research methods, humanities scholarship, or creative activities.
Assistant Specialist : Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and / or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
Salary : $53 - $68
