UCI - Associate Specialist

Company: University of California - Irvine
Location: Irvine
Posted on: May 17, 2024

Job Description:

Position overview



Salary range:
The salary range for this position is $73,000 - $85,000. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VZn5daXzs6lsneJVUuvRFzamGYbqyMh1/view










Application Window




Open date: May 14, 2024




Next review date: Friday, Jun 14, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.




Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.




Position description

Kitazawa laboratory is looking for a research staff with expertise in electrophysiological recordings (LTP, field potential) on animals. This unique skillset is required to collect the hippocampus LTP on animals exposed chronically to concentrated air pollution and to elucidate its environmental link with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Functional outcomes, such as LTP, would provide insights into understanding the environmental contribution to the brain function, cognition and the neurotoxic mechanism leading to AD. The individual will work on the NIH-funded project investigating the neurotoxic mechanisms of air pollution and its relevance to AD and takes a lead on electrophysiological recordings and data analysis.

Duties will include: 1) work closely with Dr. Kitazawa and other team members to isolate brain tissues from mice; 2) tissue processing and perform electrophysiological recordings; 3) data analysis and presentation; 4) setup and optimize multi-electrode array (MEA) recording, and 5) support the writing of progress and final report.






Qualifications


Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Requirements include:

* (BS, MS or) PhD in neuroscience, toxicology, pharmacology, biology, or relevant field.

* Expertise in ex vivo electrophysiological recordings and data analysis.

* Familiar with MEA system

* Excellent data analysis skills and familiarity in statistical analysis software.

* Proficient communication skills (oral and written) in English.

* Ability to work independently with occasional supervision.







Application Requirements



Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• Cover Letter (Optional)
  
• Statement of Research (Optional)
  
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
  
  (Optional)
  
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
  
• Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
  
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
  
  
  
  Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
    
    Apply link:
    https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08993
    
    
    
    About UC Irvine
    The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
    
    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.
    
    
    
    
    Job location
    Irvine, CA

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