Require Associate Project Scientist in Los Angeles, CA

Job title: Associate Project Scientist

Company: UCLA

Job description: Job #JPF08246

• Neurosurgery / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA

Position overview



Salary range: $83,200 to $95,900



Application Window



Open date: February 24, 2023



Next review date: Monday, Sep 25, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.



Final date: Saturday, Sep 30, 2023 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



Associate Project Scientist

Position description

The Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking a qualified individual at the Assistant or Associate rank in the Project Scientist Series to join the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery.



This full-time position is located in the laboratory of Dr. Itzhak Fried, whose research involves the investigations of the neural mechanisms of memory and cognition in humans. The candidate will focus on analyzing electrophysiological data including single neuron activity and local field potentials from human epilepsy patients during a variety of memory and cognitive tasks as well as sleep, examining the relationships between neural signals and behavior, as well as the effects of electrical stimulation on neural signals and cognition. The successful candidate will work on multiple projects in parallel. The candidate will also supervise other researchers involved in these research projects.



Specific responsibilities

Improvising novel analysis techniques to interpret experimental electrophysiological data, guiding ongoing research projects including software and hardware development, supervising students and researchers on current projects, presenting data at scientific events, preparing and submitting manuscripts detailing the results, aiding and potentially submitting grant applications for continued funding.



Qualifications



Required:

• Hold a Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physics, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years neuroscience research experience as a postdoctoral fellow or project scientist.


• Experience in research areas that include systems neuroscience, learning and memory, statistical analysis of neural data, signal processing, machine learning, and mathematical modeling.


• Knowledge of at least one of MATLAB and Python.


• Ability to plan long-term timelines, conduct and coordinate multiple projects, and supervise researchers in various stages of projects


• Willingness to apply for grants or aid in their preparation

Preferred:

• 8 years of experience as a postdoctoral or project science researcher.


• Experience designing and analyzing human learning and memory experiments

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae


• Statement of Research Interests


• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion


• Names and contact information for three references


• Cover Letter (Optional)

Application procedure: by submitting your application to our online RECRUIT system at along with CV, statement of research, 3 references (optional), and cover letter (optional). Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please be advised that the final candidate recommended for hire into a critical (or otherwise designated) position will be required to successfully complete a background investigation. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

The offer of this position is contingent on the successful completion of a background check prior to your first day of employment and evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Also by accepting this offer you are acknowledging compliance with UCLA Health policy by receiving your influenza vaccination prior to your start date. If you are in agreement with the terms and conditions of this offer, please sign and return the enclosed copy of this letter. Feel free to contact Davis D. del Pino at 310-206-6567 to discuss any questions you may have regarding employment.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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SALARY RANGE:

Step 1 $83,200

Step 2 $87,100

Step 3 $91,400

Step 4 $95,900



Department:



Qualifications



Basic qualifications (required at time of application)



Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physics, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years neuroscience research experience as a postdoctoral fellow or project scientist.



Application Requirements



Document requirements



Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.



Cover Letter (Optional)



Statement of Research



Statement of Teaching (Optional)



Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our document.



Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the



Bibliography



Reference requirements



N/A

Expected salary: $83200 - 95900 per year

Location: Los Angeles, CA

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