Assistant Project Scientist: Neural Timing & PD

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSISTANT PROJECT SCIENTIST position in the Department of Neurobiology at UCLA. Ph.D. in neurosciences and five years of postdoctoral experience are required in biochemistry, neuroscience, and/or bioengineering.

The successful candidate will focus on investigating the neural mechanisms of timing in the basal ganglia and impaired movement in models of Parkinson's disease, with opportunities for independent project development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in neurosciences required.
• Five years of postdoctoral experience required.
• Experience in biochemistry, neuroscience, and/or bioengineering helpful.

Responsibilities

• Investigate neural mechanisms of timing in the basal ganglia.
• Study impaired movement in models of Parkinson's disease.

Education

Ph.D. in neurosciences

Job description

ASSISTANT PROJECT SCIENTIST position in the Department of Neurobiology at UCLA. Ph.D. in neurosciences and five years of postdoctoral experience are required in biochemistry, neuroscience, and/or bioengineering.

The successful candidate will focus on investigating the neural mechanisms of timing in the basal ganglia and impaired movement in models of Parkinson's disease, with opportunities for independent project development and collaboration.