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Associate Specialist- Kheirbek Lab
Application Window
Open date: October 28, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Apr 28, 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
Associate Specialist- Kheirbek Lab
Department of Psychiatry
University of California, San Francisco
The candidate will lead studies related to neural circuit dysfunction in models of mood and anxiety-related behavior. The candidate will perform systems neuroscience studies, and oversee and train students and postdocs in perfoming their studies. Specifically the candidate will perform high-density neural recordings in behaving mice, to determine the neural computation that underlie adaptive fear related behavior and how they relate to motivational states.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of relevant experience.
- Experience with high-density electrophysiology (such as Neuropixels) in behaving mice
- Experience with data analysis of high-density electrophysiology data (and associated coding skills)
- Experience with mouse behavior, histology
- Past experience with grant writing
Preferred Qualifications:
- post-graduate training in the field
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY HERE, with a CV, cover letter, and two references.
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $78,300-$91,100.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Cover Letter
- 2 required (contact information only)
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