Assistant/Associate Project Scientist - Neurobiology -Department of Neuroscience jobs in United States
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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Assistant/Associate Project Scientist - Neurobiology -Department of Neuroscience

positionBerkeley, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$85K/yr - $98K/yr
date2+ years exp

UC Berkeley is seeking applications for a Project Scientist at the Assistant or Associate rank in the Lammel Lab, focusing on the neurobiology of motivated behavior. The successful candidate will utilize transgenic mouse models and various neuroscience tools to advance research projects and contribute to grant proposals and manuscripts.

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Responsibilities

Utilize transgenic mouse models to characterize neuropeptide function in various brain regions using in vivo electrophysiology, in vivo fiber photometry and various manipulation methods including optogenetics to modulate neural activity during behavioral assays
Keep detailed records of experiments performed, conclusions made, and communication of results orally and through lab notebook records
Contribute to the authoring of grant proposals, manuscripts, and conference papers

Qualification

Vivo electrophysiologyNeuroanatomyRodent behaviorBioinformaticsMATLABPythonData analysisData visualizationNeuropeptidesScientific writing

Required

PhD (or equivalent international degree)
At least two years post Post-PhD research experience
3 required (contact information only)

Preferred

A strong scientific track record with peer-reviewed publication(s)
Previous experience working with in vivo electrophysiology, neuroanatomy, rodent behavior and/or bioinformatics is an advantage
Previous experience working on neuropeptides
Programming skills (MATLAB, Python) and ability in data analysis and visualization is a strong advantage
Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research

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Inside Higher Ed

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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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