Neuroscience Research Associate, Hearing & Cochlear Tech

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Staff Research Associate to support NIH-sponsored hearing-related neuroscience studies. You will conduct behavioral tests, perform electrophysiological measurements, and assist with neural recording experiments in animal models.

You will provide perioperative support for survival and acute surgeries, manage lab records, and contribute to data analysis using MATLAB or Python. A strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and animal welfare is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience handling animal models and performing behavioral training is preferred.
• Familiarity with electrophysiological recording techniques and data management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine behavioral testing and non-invasive electrophysiological measurements.
• Assist with extracellular neural recording experiments in animal models.
• Provide perioperative support for survival and acute laboratory surgeries, including aseptic technique and health monitoring.
• Maintain accurate research records and assist with data management and programming in MATLAB or Python.

Skills

Animal handling

Behavioral training

Auditory neuroscience

Research data management

Surgical support

Aseptic technique

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, behavioral sciences, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Electrophysiological recording equipment

Job description

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Staff Research Associate to support NIH-sponsored hearing-related neuroscience studies. You will conduct behavioral tests, perform electrophysiological measurements, and assist with neural recording experiments in animal models.

You will provide perioperative support for survival and acute surgeries, manage lab records, and contribute to data analysis using MATLAB or Python. A strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and animal welfare is essential.