Assistant Project Scientist (exp 7/5/23)
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The Department of Psychology is currently hiring for an Assistant Project Scientist. For more information regarding the Project Scientist series, please refer to the Call Appendix 36: Project (e.g. Scientist) Series: https://www.apo.ucla.edu/policies-forms/the-call/appendices/appendix-36-project-e.g.-scientist-series
Criteria:
Candidate must have a PhD in neuroscience or a related field. The position requires the ability to independently conduct dual pathclamp recordings from amygdala slices using optogenetics and viral technology. A knowledge of stress-related physiology is preferred.
The appointment will be for 100% starting July 1, 2023.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37B. The salary range for this position is $68000-$87000. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
To apply: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08498
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