Assistant Project Scientist University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF10956
We seek an experienced scientist to advance our research at the University of California, Los Angeles Department of Neurology in the laboratory of Dr. Golshani. Dr. Golshani studies how large scale neural networks throughout the brain drive cognition and social behavior. Our research focuses how coordinated activity patterns are disrupted in models of epilepsy and autism. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating hIPSC models in 2D culture, inducing neuropsychiatric disease-relevant mutations in these cells and performing calcium imaging and optogenetics in the neurons.
Specific Responsibilities The project scientist will design experiments inducing loss of function mutations in dozens of genes implicated in neuropsychiatric diseases. The scientist will perform calcium imaging and optogenetic manipulations on these cells. They will analyze all data using Suite2P and Matlab or other analysis packages. They will generate figures and write manuscripts under the supervision of the PI. They will work with other lab personnel with expertise in imaging to learn imaging approaches.
Additional Duties Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively.
Ability to work independently on scientific projects
Required to communicate well with other scientists
The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal supervision.
Requirements:
Applicants must have an M.D or Ph.D. degree with 5 years of postdoctoral training in neuroscience in an academic setting or equivalent and experience in calcium imaging in 2D cultured neurons. Must be proficient in Suite2P for calcium imaging analysis.
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See T37 B
The salary range for this position is $76,700-$89,000.
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