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Postdoctoral Scholar position in Neuroscience Research Institute (Yi
Lab)


Job #JPF02653

Neuroscience Research Institute / Office of Research / UC Santa Barbara


POSITION OVERVIEW


Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar - Employee
Salary range: The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 23 for the salary range
at UCSB. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is$64,480 - $87,000 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: November 2023 or later
Position duration: Two years with possibility of renewal


APPLICATION WINDOW


Open date: November 14, 2023
Next review date: Thursday, Nov 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Feb 29, 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


The Neuroscience Research Institute and the Departments of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a Postdoc position. The Yi Lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join an interdisciplinary project that combines neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and epigenetics. The overall goal of our research is to investigate how epigenetics impact brain evolution and development, especially in the evolution of unique cognitive abilities and disease vulnerabilities in humans. This project focuses on large-scale comparative neuro-epigenomic analyses using single-cell approaches.

The postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to interact with neuroscientists, primate biologists and anthropologists. The main duties of the postdoctoral fellow are to oversee genomic and epigenomic data collection and take a lead in the analyses of those data. Even though the main activities of the postdoctoral researcher will consist of computational and bioinformatics analyses, she/he will also have opportunities to design and participate in the experiments according to her/his interests.

The Yi lab is an interdisciplinary group of students and postdocs and project scientists from diverse backgrounds. 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.


Department: https://www.nri.ucsb.edu/
Lab: https://yilab.eemb.ucsb.edu/


QUALIFICATIONS


Basic qualifications (required at time of application)


Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Ph.D. in neuroscience, computational biology, genetics, evolution, bioinformatics, or a related field.


Preferred qualifications
Experience in single-cell genomic/epigenomic data is highly regarded.


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS


Document requirements
Reference requirements
Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references. The department will request reference letters for candidates who passed the
initial selection criteria and moved onto the list of finalists.


Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02653
Help contact: cushing@lifesci.ucsb.edu

JOB LOCATIONSanta Barbara, CA


Assistant Project Scientist (Kosik Lab)


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 $73,300 -$85,100 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: March 2024
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: December 20, 2023
Next review date: Monday, Jan 8, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Mar 1, 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


The laboratory of Dr. Kenneth Kosik 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 conducting lab-based molecular and cell biological research on the mechanism of tau transition from a normal protein to a pathological structure that resembles a prion. The appointee will be expected to make significant, original, and creative contributions to the research project, collaborate with other team members, and publish research.

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


Department: https://www.nri.ucsb.edu/
Lab: https://ken-kosik.mcdb.ucsb.edu/


QUALIFICATIONS


Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A doctoral degree in biochemistry or related field is required, along with a minimum of 5 years of post doctoral experience in neurobiology research.


Preferred qualifications
A solid research and publication record at the pre- and postdoctoral level. Familiarity with protein structures.


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/JPF02677
Help contact: cushing@lifesci.ucsb.edu

JOB LOCATION: Santa Barbara, CA

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, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.