Description

Position overview
Salary range: The salary range for this position is: Assistant - $63,500-$70,700 per the UC Davis salary scale for specialist positions.
Application Window
Open date: April 1, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, May 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
The Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis invites qualified applicants for a full-time Assistant Specialist position. Candidates will work under the direction of Dr. Michelle Dossett supporting her NIH-funded clinical trial studying the effects of bilingualism and lifestyle factors on cognitive resilience in aging.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Dossett and must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.

The candidate will contribute in the following ways:

Screening and recruiting study participants
Scheduling and running study visits: consenting participants, collecting questionnaire data, and administering cognitive exams
Supporting study participant retention over the study period
Scoring cognitive tests and keeping complete and accurate records
Utilizing data management systems such as REDCap, StudyPages, and OnCore
Preparing documents and needed items for study visits
Assisting with progress reports and data analysis
Assisting with IRB communication
Attending team meetings and working harmoniously with other team members and study co-investigators to accomplish and improve study-related tasks – both locally and across the three study sites
Assisting with supervising undergraduate students who are working on the project under Dr. Dossett’s guidance
Contributing to qualitative data analysis
Screening medical records and performing chart reviews
Assisting with processing blood samples In addition, the candidate may periodically assist with other projects in Dr. Dossett’s lab.
NATURE AND PURPOSE
The position of Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area and provides technical or specialized expertise (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment or with social science research methods) in the planning and execution of a research project. The Specialist stays apprised of emerging issues and problems and maintains technical competence in the designated area(s) of specialization. Within this defined area and when appropriate, the Specialist is expected to provide leadership, facilitate teamwork and develop collaborative relationships with colleagues and to supply input into the planning of research and educational programs. Normally, Specialists do not have Principal Investigator (PI) status but may obtain permission by exception and/or collaborate with a PI in preparing research proposals for extramural funding. The Specialist is evaluated for merit and promotion using three basic criteria outlined below.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
I. RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (90% EFFORT)

A. Collaborate with research personnel affiliated with research activities involving the impact of bilingualism and lifestyle factors on cognitive resilience in aging. Evaluation of performance in research activities as deemed applicable to the individual project in specialized areas, as documented by any of the following:

Publications that acknowledge the Specialist's significant and meaningful contribution to the work.
Publications on which the Specialist is an author.
Other evidence (e.g., letters from collaborators or principal investigators) that work done by the Specialist contributed to publishable research.
Active dissemination of information (beyond the boundaries of the campus) through informal instruction, presentations, or other means stemming from the Specialist's research accomplishments.
Other evidence of recognized expertise may include formal documentation of intellectual effort and participation in publishable research activities, first authorship on publications/patents, presentation of research at regional/national meetings, invitations to review grant proposals and/or journal articles, invitations to participate in research projects, and/or service on advisory panels.
II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5% EFFORT)

A. Participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations.
B. Review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to area of expertise.

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% EFFORT)

A. Assist with training and mentoring undergraduate students under the direction of the PI.

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 at recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07530
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)Must have a Master's Degree or higher terminal degree.
Experience screening and recruiting study participants for University based clinical trails.
Knowledge on how to utilizing data management systems such as REDCap, StudyPages, and OnCore.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum 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.
Reference requirements
2 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07530
Help contact: grivera4@health.ucdavis.edu

Requirements

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Must have a Master's Degree or higher terminal degree.
  Experience screening and recruiting study participants for University based clinical trails.
  Knowledge on how to utilizing data management systems such as REDCap, StudyPages, and OnCore.