Postdoctoral Researcher (The McNaughton Lab)

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $66,737-$80,034. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoctoral Scholar Scale for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open date: February 12, 2025

Next review date: Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 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

The The McNaughton Lab at UCI is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with interest and experience in systems and computational neuroscience to investigate hippocampal-cortical interactions, memory and memory consolidation using advanced neuro-ensemble recording methods (e.g.,in vivo 2-photon Ca2 imaging, multielectrode array recording). We are interested in topics like the role of sleep phases in memory consolidation, top-down vs bottom-up influences on cortical representations of virtual environments, extraction of schemas from episodic memory, and the effects of complex experience on cortical representational dynamics. Preference will be given to candidates with strong quantitative skills and technical expertise in relevant areas, and a record of productivity.

Qualified Candidates Should Submit

• Curriculum vitae
• A statement of research interests along with
  
  

Recruitment URL

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09500

Department: https://neurobiology.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Accepting all applicants.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
• Statement of Research Interests
  
  

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)
  
  

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09500

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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Job location

Irvine, CA