Associate Specialist - Baraban Lab

The Baraban Lab at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking an experienced researcher for interdisciplinary research with expertise in calcium imaging, computational analysis, and zebrafish. We are a vibrant, translational epilepsy laboratory engaged in cutting edge neuroscience research (https://barabanlab.ucsf.edu).

Responsibilities:

• The incumbent will work closely with current lab members, including postdoctoral scholars and/or graduate students, to further our overall translational epilepsy research program.
• The incumbent will participate in studies using unique zebrafish models for rare genetic epilepsies.
• Some oversight of undergraduates and technicians is expected but the candidate will largely be responsible for coordinating and independently carrying out experiments as well as interpreting and presenting results, preparing figures and writing manuscripts.
• Appointees in the Specialist series will be expected to engage in specialized research, professional activities and do not have teaching responsibilities.
• Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions.

Required Qualifications:

• General neuroscience, developmental neuroscience and/or epilepsy knowledge
• Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in biomedical sciences.
• Knowledge of advanced calcium imaging methodologies.
• Strong computational skills in R, Matlab or Python.
• Experience with confocal, 2-photon or light sheet microscopy.
• Experience with zebrafish or related species.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-graduate training in field.
• Data science and statistical skills.
• Machine learning expertise.

Appointees in the Specialist series will be expected to engage in specialized research, professional activities and do not have teaching responsibilities. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions, and may participate in University and Public Service. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout the recruitment period. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,000 - $85,000.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05388.

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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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