Associate Specialist- Kheirbek Lab Full-time NEW

Associate Specialist- Kheirbek Lab

Department of Psychiatry University of California, San Francisco

The candidate will lead studies related to neural circuit dysfunction in models of mood and anxiety-related behavior. The candidate will perform systems neuroscience studies, and oversee and train students and postdocs in performing their studies. Specifically the candidate will perform high-density neural recordings in behaving mice, to determine the neural computation that underlie adaptive fear related behavior and how they relate to motivational states.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of relevant experience.
• Experience with high-density electrophysiology (such as Neuropixels) in behaving mice
• Experience with data analysis of high-density electrophysiology data (and associated coding skills)
• Experience with mouse behavior, histology
• Past experience with grant writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• post-graduate training in the field

Interested candidates should apply here, with a CV, cover letter, and two references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $78,300-$91,100.

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