Associate Project Scientist

Position overview

Position title : Associate Project Scientist

Salary range : $90100-111400

Review timeline : Candidate is reviewed every 2 years from appt

Application Window

Open date : October 1, 2024

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Oct 15, 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 : Thursday, Oct 31, 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

We seek an experienced scientist to advance our research at the University of California, Los Angeles Department of Neurology in the laboratory of Richard Staba, Ph.D.

Dr. Staba's laboratory studies epilepsy in patients who are candidates for surgical treatment to treat their seizure disorder and in preclinical models, specifically traumatic brain injury.

We perform neuroimaging and direct brain recordings during presurgical diagnostic evaluation and in the lateral fluid percussion injury model of human closed-head injury.

Our research focuses on functional and structural mechanisms of epilepsy that generate seizures and contribute to the development of epilepsy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing basic human subject research, including data collection and analysis, support preclinical experiments, preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, supervising research personnel, and assist in the preparation of grant proposals.

This is a fulltime appointment but will be split with the department of Psychiatry. This position will be 50% in Neurology.

Salary range is $90100-111400

Specific Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position are intracerebral EEG data collection, signal processing of interictal and ictal EEG signals, processing of pre- and post-operative neuroimaging, and high-order mathematical analysis that includes, but not limited to, graph theory, computational modeling, machine learning, and parametric and non-parametric statistics, and training and supervising the work of research personnel involved with clinical and preclinical research.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD or MD or both. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the following areas : human subject research, macroelectrode and microelectrode recordings, signal processing, and programming in languages like MATLAB, Python, and R.

Applicants must have experience in studies of seizures, interictal spikes, high-frequency oscillations, and single neurons, processing of structural MRI and post-implant CT for electrode localization, and structure-function correlation analysis.

Additional Duties

• Ability to work on multiple funded and new projects efficiently and effectively
• Plan feasible timelines for experiments and reliably execute tasks at designated time points
• Required to communicate well with other scientists
• Candidate should have 5 years research experience in neuroscience in an academic setting or equivalent.
• The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out data collection and analysis with minimal supervision.

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae (updated)

Bibliography

Statement of Research

Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cover Letter (Optional)

Three references (Optional)

Application procedure : Apply by submitting your application to our online RECRUIT system

at https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF09892 along with CV, statement of research, and 3 references (optional). Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please be advised that the final candidate recommended for hire into a critical (or otherwise designated) position will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.

Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

The offer of this position is contingent on the successful completion of a background check prior to your first day of employment and evidence of authorization to work in the United States.

Also by accepting this offer you are acknowledging compliance with UCLA Health policy by receiving your influenza vaccination prior to your start date.

If you are in agreement with the terms and conditions of this offer, please sign and return the enclosed copy of this letter.

Feel free to contact Jacqueline Linares at 310-206-6567 to discuss any questions you may have regarding employment.

The University of California 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, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD or MD or both.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document, and Sample EDI Statements .

Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Only references of serious candidates will be contacted

Apply link : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF09892

Help contact : [email protected]

About UCLA

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.

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.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / files / apm / apm-035.pdf .

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination .

Job location

Los Angeles, CA