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Junior Specialist – Baraban lab
Application Window
Open date: September 2, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Mar 2, 2028 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
Junior Specialist – Baraban lab
The incumbent will work with senior postdoctoral fellow Josie Righes Marafiga on epilepsy research using animal models. Responsibilities include maintenance of mouse colonies, coronal brain sectioning using a vibratome, and indirect immunofluorescence staining (immunohistochemistry) to label and visualize cells in mouse brain tissue. The incumbent will also expand skills to include zebrafish techniques such as genotyping, breeding, and mounting larvae for imaging studies. No supervisory responsibilities.
Required Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree in Biology or a related field by the time of hire.
- General knowledge of neuroscience.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Applicant’s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with fluorescence or confocal microscopy.
- Prior experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC) techniques.
- Familiarity with zebrafish or other animal model systems.
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000 - $60,700.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
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