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UC San Diego

Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist in Neurobiology

UC San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Position Title Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist in Neurobiology.

Position Overview The Department of Neurobiology in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of California, San Diego is conducting an open search for Project Scientists (non-tenured, Assistant, Associate or Full level). UC San Diego seeks an experienced biologist in Neurobiology or a related field to carry out independent and collaborative research projects. Topics may include neural circuits, transmitter switching, genetics, cholinergic transmission, axon guidance, synapse formation, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Responsibilities

Design, manage, and conduct experiments and research.

Train students and other researchers.

Lead and make innovative and significant contributions to lab projects.

Participate and present at scientific meetings.

Write scientific reports, manuscripts, and grants for submission and publication.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Neurobiology or a related field.

Minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral experience in one or more areas: neural circuits, transmitter switching, genetics, cholinergic transmission, axon guidance, synapse formation, neurodevelopmental disorders.

Experience creating or contributing to mentoring and research training that centers the identities and experiences of students from minoritized communities in the sciences, or detailed plans to accomplish such goals.

Salary Range Estimated salary range: $74,100–$195,000. Minimum pay is determined by rank and step. Salary scale can be viewed at the UC salary scale documents:

Salary Scale Represented – https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t37-b.pdf

Salary Scale Non-Represented – https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t37-a.pdf

Application Requirements Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated.

Statement of Research.

Statement of Contributions to Diversity (optional).

Three publications – File 1, File 2, File 3.

Cover Letter.

Misc/Additional (optional).

Authorization to Release Information Form (mandatory). This form must be provided to complete the application.

Reference requirements

3–5 letters of reference required.

Apply link

– https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04230

Help contact

– i2gonzalez@ucsd.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer 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 or federal law.

Job Location La Jolla, CA

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