Assistant Project Scientist

1 week ago


La Jolla, United States UC San Diego Full time

**Position overview***:Position title**: Assistant Project Scientist

**Salary range**: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $71,500 - $91,000.

**Application Window**:
**Open date**:May 31, 2024

**Next review date**: Saturday, Jun 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

**Final date**:Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 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**:
At UC San Diego, we are seeking a Project Scientist to join our research team in the Department of Cognitive Science within the School of Social Sciences. These roles are crucial for individuals who wish to contribute significantly to research projects without the expectation of leading the team of conducting independent research.

Project Scientist will:
1) Make creative contributions to the research team.

2) Publish and conduct research under the supervision of Professor Douglas Nitz.

The project scientist will primarily work in the area of systems neuroscience to develop and execute neurophysiology recording experiments in behaving animals (rats) and to analyze and publish the results of such experiments.

**Qualifications**:
ABD or PhD degree in neuroscience or a closely related area.

**Additional qualifications** (required at time of start)

PhD degree in neuroscience or a closely related area.

**Preferred qualifications**

1) One year or more experience in the design and manufacture of navigational task apparati.

2) One year or more experience with the use of Plexon Inc recording and analysis software and hardware.

**Application Requirements**:
**Document requirements**Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of ResearchStatement of Teaching (Optional)Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.Misc / Additional (Optional)

**Reference requirements**
- 3 letters of reference required

**About UC San Diego**:
The University of California, San Diego 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, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

**Job location**:
La Jolla, CA



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