UC Irvine ยท 4 months ago
Specialist Series - Akbari Laboratory
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$55K/yr - $195K/yrThe University of California, Irvine is anticipating openings for Specialists in the Akbari Laboratory, which focuses on the neurobiological basis of coma and brain injury. The role involves conducting research using a multidisciplinary approach and optimizing outcomes in animal models.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Ability to handle and work with rodents, knowledge of neuroscience and animal physiology, and (preferred) microsurgical techniques
Knowledge of the basics of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems would be advantageous but not necessary
Good organizational skills and communication skills including managing/supervising a team of lab personnel, planning experiments, and designing/writing experimental protocols, though the training can be provided for writing experimental protocols
Overall training will be provided on many of the tasks listed to highly motivated individuals with research experience or a at least a background and interest in medicinal science
Though not required, additional interests in molecular biology, bioengineering, coding/programming, and/or an understanding of MATLAB, are favorable but necessary
Qualification
Required
Candidates must possess either a BS, MS, PhD, or an MD
Opportunity to publish as an author or co-author on manuscripts will be provided
Applications are being sought for candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds and specialized training
Appointees to the Junior Specialist rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent research experience)
Appointees to the Assistant Specialist rank should possess a master's degree or equivalent (or five years research experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization)
Appointees to the Associate Specialist rank should possess a master's degree or equivalent (or five to ten years research experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization)
Associate Specialists are normally expected to have a record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service
Appointees to the Specialist rank should possess a terminal degree (or ten or more years of research experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization)
Specialists at full rank are normally expected to have a significant record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field, professional recognition in the field, and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service
Preferred
Ability to handle and work with rodents
Knowledge of neuroscience and animal physiology
Microsurgical techniques
Knowledge of the basics of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems would be advantageous but not necessary
Good organizational skills and communication skills including managing/supervising a team of lab personnel, planning experiments, and designing/writing experimental protocols
Overall training will be provided on many of the tasks listed to highly motivated individuals with research experience or a at least a background and interest in medicinal science
Though not required, additional interests in molecular biology, bioengineering, coding/programming, and/or an understanding of MATLAB, are favorable but necessary
Company
UC Irvine
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