Assistant Project Scientist in Neuroscience Research Institute (D. Montell Lab)

Santa Barbara, CA         ·          Full time

Job #JPF02444

• Neuroscience Research Institute / Office of Research / UC Santa Barbara

Position Overview

Position title: Assistant Project Scientist

Salary range: The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 37B for the salary range at UCSB. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $70,200 -$81,500 annually. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: October / November 2023

Position duration: Initial appointment is for one year, full time with benefits. Continuation beyond one year will be based on performance and availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: March 15, 2023

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Jun 30, 2023 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

The laboratory of Dr. Denise Montell in the Neuroscience Research Institute at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time Assistant Project Scientist position. Responsibilities will include designing, executing, and analyzing experiments with the final goal of identifying the molecular mechanisms regulating anastasis, the process of recovery from the brink of cell death. The appointee will provide regular updates on his/her/their progress in the form of oral presentations. The appointee is expected to be knowledgeable in the field, trained in confocal microscopy, able to develop new tools in the form of cell lines or Drosophila stocks. The appointee will be expected to make significant conceptual contributions to the project.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position.

Lab: https://labs.mcdb.ucsb.edu/montell/craig/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• A doctorate degree in cellular and molecular biology or related field is required.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• A minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral experience.

Preferred qualifications

A very solid research and publication record. The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Drosophila and human genetics
• Confocal and light microscopy
• High throughput imaging systems
• Screening design and execution
• Image analysis (manual and automated)
• Optogenetics and genetically encoded sensors

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research
• Publication #1
• Publication #2 (Optional)
• Publication #3 (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references. The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02444

Help contact: cushing@lifesci.ucsb.edu

Campus Information

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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job Location: Santa Barbara, CA

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