What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher (The McNaughton Lab) position at University Of California Irvine?
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
Apply link : https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09500
About UC Irvine
The 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 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.
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 location
Irvine, CA
Salary : $66,737 - $80,034
