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Kastner Lab - Junior or Assistant Specialist

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Position description

Junior or Assistant Specialist- Kastner Lab
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
University of California, San Francisco

The Kastner Lab at the University of California, San Francisco is looking for a Junior or Assistant Specialist to begin work in the Summer or Fall of 2023.This is a full-time paid position, two-year (minimum) commitment is required, during which the technician will work directly with the PI and other technicians performing large scale behavior in rats with in vivo electrophysiology recordings and surgical manipulations. The scientific goal of the project is to develop an understanding of the ways in which the brain supports individual behavior and goes awry in the context of diseases such as autism spectrum disorder.

Responsibilities include:
• Handling and behavioral training of rats
• Construction of microelectrode drives
• Development and analysis of behavioral paradigms
• Collection of large scale electrophysiological and behavioral datasets
• Surgery on rats
• Data Analysis

Required Qualifications:
• Junior rank- A Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, bioengineering or a related field
• Assistant rank- A Master’s degree in neuroscience, bioengineering or a related field or five years of relevant experience
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications by the start date.
• Candidate’s CV or cover letter must state required qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with animal handling and behavior
• Experience with rodent surgery
• Computer programming experience (python or equivalent)

Please apply online with https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04351, a CV, cover letter, and two reference contacts.

See Table 24B (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $49,000-$63,000.

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: https://diversity.ucsf.edu/contributions-to-diversity-statement
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 2 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Job location

San Francisco, CA