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UC Irvine is Hiring an UCI - Associate Specialist Near Irvine, CA
Application WindowOpen date: May 14, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Jun 14, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
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Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
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Position DescriptionKitazawa laboratory is looking for a research staff with expertise in electrophysiological recordings (LTP, field potential) on animals. This unique skillset is required to collect the hippocampus LTP on animals exposed chronically to concentrated air pollution and to elucidate its environmental link with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Functional outcomes, such as LTP, would provide insights into understanding the environmental contribution to the brain function, cognition and the neurotoxic mechanism leading to AD. The individual will work on the NIH-funded project investigating the neurotoxic mechanisms of air pollution and its relevance to AD and takes a lead on electrophysiological recordings and data analysis.
Duties will include: 1) work closely with Dr. Kitazawa and other team members to isolate brain tissues from mice; 2) tissue processing and perform electrophysiological recordings; 3) data analysis and presentation; 4) setup and optimize multi-electrode array (MEA) recording, and 5) support the writing of progress and final report.
QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
Requirements Include
- (BS, MS or) PhD in neuroscience, toxicology, pharmacology, biology, or relevant field.
- Expertise in ex vivo electrophysiological recordings and data analysis.
- Familiar with MEA system
- Excellent data analysis skills and familiarity in statistical analysis software.
- Proficient communication skills (oral and written) in English.
- Ability to work independently with occasional supervision.
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement . (Optional)
- Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence . See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement .
- Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC IrvineThe University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
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.
Job locationIrvine, CA
Job Summary
Full Time
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$86k-110k (estimate)
06/13/2024
07/10/2024
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IRVINE, CA
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About UC Irvine
Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. As a top 10 public university, UCIs unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways. With more than 36,000 students, 1,340 faculty members and 11,622 staff, UCI is among the most dynamic campuses in the University of California system. I...ncreasingly a first-choice campus for students, UCI ranks among the top U.S. universities in the number of undergraduate applications and continues to admit freshmen with highly competitive academic profiles. Orange Countys second-largest employer, UCI generates an annual economic impact on the county of $5 billion. http://www.uci.edu/
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