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Jr. Specialist Position in Bioengineering
Position overview
Position title: Jr. SpecialistApplication Window
Open date: August 8, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, Sep 23, 2024 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: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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
We are looking for a highly motivated, organized individual with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in health sciences (biomedical engineering, neuroscience, physiology, biology, or related field) to work on various funded projects in the Sensorimotor Plasticity Lab with Professor Shahab Vahdat in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California Riverside. This is a full-time position.
The projects involve cutting-edge techniques in rodent neuroimaging (fMRI, optogenetic stimulation, calcium imaging), behavioral shaping, stereotactic surgery, and data analysis, and focus on neural and behavioral mechanisms of motor recovery in mouse stroke models.
The minimum requirements are a BS or equivalent in Neuroscience, Physiology, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, and a commitment to this full-time position for two years. The preferred qualifications are prior experience in working with rodents, electrophysiology or imaging, mouse colonies, or wet lab experience/histology, and knowledge of neuroimaging software/programming
Interested individuals should apply online at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01968. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-2 sample publications, a statement of research interests, a statement of past and/or planned future contributions to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin September 23, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
Junior Specialist salary will be $53,100-$56,600 depending on experience. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Represented Specialist Series Salary Scale, Table 24B.
Department: http://www.bioeng.ucr.edu
Qualifications
The minimum requirements are a BS or equivalent in Neuroscience, Physiology, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, and a commitment to this full-time position for two years.
The preferred qualification is a master’s degree in health sciences (biomedical engineering, neuroscience, physiology, biology, or related field).
Also, prior experience in working with rodents, electrophysiology or imaging, mouse colonies, or wet lab experience/histology and knowledge of neuroimaging software/programming is preferred.
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 letters of reference required
submit three letters of recommendation
Help contact: trudil@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.
For the University of California policies on Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, see below.
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.
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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https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.