Assistant Researcher in Neurosciences
University of California San Diego
United States

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $71,500 - $188,400. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf

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The Department of Neurosciences (https://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/index.html) within the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and is seeking Project Scientists.

Under supervision of the Principal Investigators, the Project Scientists will function independently and the role includes:
1) designing, managing and conducting experiments;
2) training and teaching students and others in the field of study;
3) leading and making innovative and significant contributions to the project(s);
4) participating and presenting at scientific meetings;
5) writing scientific reports, manuscripts and grants for submission and/or publication.

Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist level based on background and years of experience.

A link to full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-311.html

Department: https://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/index.html

Basic qualifications (Required at Time of Application)

Candidates must have a MD or equivalent, or a doctoral degree in neurosciences, basic sciences or other related health disciplines.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with publications are preferred.

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03722

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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