Associate Specialist- Kheirbek Lab

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco in San Francisco, CA is seeking an Associate Specialist in the Kheirbek Lab. The role centers on leading studies of neural circuits involved in mood and anxiety, including high-density neural recordings in behaving mice to link neural activity with adaptive fear and motivational states.

The candidate will supervise students and postdocs, contribute to grant writing, and train others in electrophysiology techniques.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of relevant experience.
• Experience with high-density electrophysiology (Neuropixels) in behaving mice.
• Experience with data analysis of high-density electrophysiology data (and associated coding skills).
• Experience with mouse behavior and histology.
• Past experience with grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead studies related to neural circuit dysfunction in mood and anxiety-related behavior.
• Oversee and train students and postdocs in performing their studies.
• Perform high-density neural recordings in behaving mice to determine neural computations underlying adaptive fear and motivational states.

Skills

Neural recordings in behaving mice

Systems neuroscience

Data analysis coding

Grant writing

Training students/postdocs

Education

Master’s degree (or equivalent)

5–10 years relevant experience

Tools

Neuropixels

Job description

Position Description

Associate Specialist- Kheirbek Lab

Department of Psychiatry

University of California, San Francisco

The candidate will lead studies related to neural circuit dysfunction in models of mood and anxiety-related behavior. The candidate will perform systems neuroscience studies, and oversee and train students and postdocs in perfoming their studies. Specifically the candidate will perform high-density neural recordings in behaving mice, to determine the neural computation that underlie adaptive fear related behavior and how they relate to motivational states.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of relevant experience.
• Experience with high-density electrophysiology (such as Neuropixels) in behaving mice
• Experience with data analysis of high-density electrophysiology data (and associated coding skills)
• Experience with mouse behavior, histology
• Past experience with grant writing

Preferred Qualifications

• post-graduate training in the field

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $78,300-$91,100.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter

Reference Requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

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.

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.

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San Francisco, CA