Senior Research Associate, Hearing Neuroscience

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine invites applications for a Staff Research Associate to support NIH-sponsored hearing neuroscience projects. You will perform routine behavioral testing, non-invasive electrophysiological measurements, and extracellular neural recording in cranial, with non-rodent animals in operant tasks.

The role emphasizes meticulous data management, programming in MATLAB or Python, and collaboration with veterinary staff to ensure animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field (life sciences, behavioral sciences, engineering) or equivalent.
• Experience handling animal models and behavioral training.
• Familiarity with electrophysiological recording techniques.
• Basic proficiency in MATLAB or Python.
• Ability to formulate and administer veterinary medications and provide surgical support.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and safety.
• Strong record-keeping and data pipeline skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine behavioral testing and non-invasive electrophysiological measurements.
• Assist with extracellular neural recording experiments in animals.
• Provide perioperative support for survival and acute surgeries.
• Maintain accurate research records and assist with data management.
• Utilize MATLAB or Python for data analysis and programming tasks.
• Support routine lab operations and inventory management.
• Coordinate with veterinary staff to manage animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Animal handling

Behavioral training protocols

Auditory neuroscience basics

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

University of California, Irvine invites applications for a Staff Research Associate to support NIH-sponsored hearing neuroscience projects. You will perform routine behavioral testing, non-invasive electrophysiological measurements, and extracellular neural recording in cranial, with non-rodent animals in operant tasks.

The role emphasizes meticulous data management, programming in MATLAB or Python, and collaboration with veterinary staff to ensure animal welfare and regulatory compliance.