Current jobs related to Lead Neuroscientist - San Francisco, California - University of California , San Francisco

  • Lead Neuroscientist

    2 weeks ago


    San Francisco, California, United States UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Lead Neuroscientist to spearhead research efforts and facilitate the coordination of large collaborative scientific initiatives. The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of researchers and trainees in unravelling mechanisms of different neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative...

  • Lead Neuroscientist

    4 weeks ago


    San Francisco, California, United States University of California , San Francisco Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Lead Neuroscientist to spearhead research efforts and facilitate the coordination of large collaborative scientific initiatives. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with our Director, project PIs, and scientific leadership to design, oversee, and coordinate collaborative projects...


  • San Antonio, Texas, United States The University of Texas Health Science Center Full time

    Faculty Position in Neurodegenerative DiseasesThe University of Texas Health Science Center is seeking a visionary and dynamic faculty member to join our team in the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases. As a tenure-track professor, you will have the opportunity to establish a robust research program in neurodegenerative...

Lead Neuroscientist

2 months ago


San Francisco, California, United States University of California , San Francisco Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Lead Neuroscientist to spearhead research efforts and facilitate the coordination of large collaborative scientific initiatives at the University of California, San Francisco.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a team of researchers and trainees in unraveling mechanisms of different neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Provide scientific oversight, including review and advice on study design, modeling, data analysis and validation, and implementation of new technologies to answer key scientific questions.
  • Launch new projects and provide strategic planning to our neuroscience grant portfolio, spanning research on neurodevelopmental/psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Track progress toward project goals, facilitate coordination among participating partners, evaluate project data and results, and report project status to leadership.
  • Identify new funding opportunities, coordinate submission of new project proposals, and prepare manuscripts.
  • Interface with stakeholders in academia and industry as well as funders.
Requirements
  • PhD and post-graduate in Neuroscience at the time of hire.
  • Demonstrated high productivity and successful publishing record.
  • Demonstrated experience as a research project lead.
  • Experience managing collaborative projects among multiple laboratories.
  • Experience writing research proposals and peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication.
  • Experience designing and executing molecular biology and cell-based assays.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Principal investigator for a grant.
  • History of potential to develop a sustained source of research funding.
  • Existing extramurally funded research program.
  • Understanding of large-scale proteomics data and placing it in a biological context.
  • Experience in handling large-scale data.
  • Experience managing direct research budgets.
  • Experience teaching, mentoring, and advising students and trainees.