Junior Specialist- Gonzalez Lab
Department of Physiology
University of California, San Francisco

The Gonzalez Lab at UCSF seeks to hire a junior specialist to work with current graduate students and postdocs in our recently started lab (2023) focused on how neuronal activity controls behavior in songbirds. This researcher will be involved in experiments using advanced imaging (1-photon and 2-photon) and electrophysiological (Neuropixel) approaches to probe cell and circuit physiology. Responsibilities may include animal handling, stereotaxic surgeries to deliver viruses to specific anatomical sites in the bird brain, in vivo and ex vivo imaging and electrophysiological experiments and analyses, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A B.S. or B.A. in biology, engineering, chemistry, or related discipline.
• Prior experience with programming and scripting languages.
• Applicants must meet all of the requirements including degree requirement by the time of hire.
  
• Candidate's CV must state required qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a research laboratory
• Animal handling experience
• Programing experience (Python, MATLAB)
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong time management skills

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04477, with a CV, cover letter, and 2 reference letters.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $49,000 - $52,200.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy found here: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. 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, age or protected veteran status.