Scientist in Neurobiology (University of California Irvine)

Job #JPF09369 Anatomy and Neurobiology / School of Medicine / UC Irvine Position overview Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$68,300. See Specialist Series – Represented Fiscal Year for the salary range for this position. Application Window Open date: October 31, 2024 Next review date: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Oct 31, 2025 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 Electrophysiology Specialist (Junior or Assistant, depending on experience) will independently design and execute a variety of electrophysiology experiments, including local field potential recordings, voltage-sensitive dye imaging, laser scanning photostimulation (optogenetics), and whole-cell patch-clamp techniques (voltage clamp, current clamp, inhibitory and excitatory post-synaptic currents, etc.). The specialist is expected to read and critically analyze scholarly articles to stay current with advancements in the field. Experience working with mice is essential Key Responsibilities: ● Design and execute experiments with some supervision ● Maintain detailed experiment logs and protocols ● Direct routine preventative maintenance of equipment ● May be required to work overtime to complete experiment Department: https://www.anatomy.uci.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) • Junior Specialists - Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience. • Assistant Specialists - 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. Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09369 About UC Irvine The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy. 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 Irvine, CA or Log in to your portfolio Need help? Contact the hiring department. The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. You have the right to an equal employment opportunity. For more information about your rights, see the EEO is the Law Supplement The University of California, Irvine is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. See our Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Annual Security Reports If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Job #JPF09369

Anatomy and Neurobiology / School of Medicine / UC Irvine

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$68,300. See Specialist Series – Represented Fiscal Year for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date: October 31, 2024

Next review date: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Oct 31, 2025 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 Electrophysiology Specialist (Junior or Assistant, depending on experience) will independently design and execute a variety of electrophysiology experiments, including local field potential recordings, voltage-sensitive dye imaging, laser scanning photostimulation (optogenetics), and whole-cell patch-clamp techniques (voltage clamp, current clamp, inhibitory and excitatory post-synaptic currents, etc.). The specialist is expected to read and critically analyze scholarly articles to stay current with advancements in the field. Experience working with mice is essential

Key Responsibilities:
● Design and execute experiments with some supervision
● Maintain detailed experiment logs and protocols
● Direct routine preventative maintenance of equipment
● May be required to work overtime to complete experiment

Department: https://www.anatomy.uci.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Junior Specialists - Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.
• Assistant Specialists - 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.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09369

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

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.