Hearing & Cochlear Neuroscience Research Associate

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Staff Research Associate to support NIH-sponsored hearing neuroscience research, including preclinical cochlear implant studies. The role involves behavioral testing, electrophysiology, and training non-rodent animals, with perioperative support and strict data management practices.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and may gain from experience in neural recording techniques and MATLAB/Python tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., life sciences, behavioral sciences, engineering, or related discipline) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with animal models and behavioral training protocols is preferred.
• Familiarity with electrophysiological recording techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine behavioral testing and non-invasive electrophysiological measurements.
• Assist with extracellular neural recording experiments and training of non-rodent animal models.
• Provide perioperative support, prepare the operating space, and manage data records and health monitoring.

Skills

Animal handling

Electrophysiology techniques

Data management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

UC Irvine is seeking a Staff Research Associate to support NIH-sponsored hearing neuroscience research, including preclinical cochlear implant studies. The role involves behavioral testing, electrophysiology, and training non-rodent animals, with perioperative support and strict data management practices.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and may gain from experience in neural recording techniques and MATLAB/Python tooling.