Staff Research Associate III

Updated: Mar 4, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Memory Impair Neuro Disorders

Job Opening ID: 65796
Reports To: Distinguished Professor, Neurobiology and Behavior
Working Title: Staff Research Associate III
Department: Memory Impair Neuro Disorders
Bargaining Unit: RX
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 009611
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: TBD
Employee Class: Career

 

Position Summary:
 
UCI MIND is an Organized Research Unit focusing on basic and clinical research in the fields of brain aging and cognitive disorders. Our mission is to discover means to improve the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. UCI MIND is committed to community education with the goals of keeping the community informed of our progress, sharing learnings that can help community members reduce their risk for dementia.
 
We seek an experienced applicant for the Staff Research Associate 3 (SRA3) Step 1 role. Specifically, we are looking for someone with a research background in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease or a related field in neuroscience. We need the candidate to showcase their expertise by highlighting their relevant experience and qualifications. This position is ideal for individuals with advanced degrees looking to establish a research career without taking on the additional responsibility of leading projects. The selected candidate must conduct interdisciplinary laboratory work that expertly combines behavioral, immunology, and neuroscience knowledge and skills. They should possess the skills and expertise to work independently and troubleshoot, as well as make innovative contributions to laboratory and experimental procedures. The candidate is expected to conduct research projects closely with their academic supervisor while demonstrating a significant independent contribution beyond the technical level. These innovative contributions can change the course of an investigation, and this role requires someone prepared to take on this challenge with confidence. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of scientific procedures in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. These procedures include tasks such as breeding and maintaining animal colonies, genotyping, administering anesthesia to animals, brain stereotaxic surgery, whole-body perfusion, and brain removal and microdissection. Additionally, the candidate will conduct day-to-day molecular biology procedures such as tissue homogenization, brain slicing, western blot, immunofluorescence, and confocal microscopy. Apart from this, the successful candidate will be required to perform tasks related to institutional document preparation, data analysis, management, and other research and administrative duties assigned by the supervisor. The job demands a diverse range of responsibilities that require exceptional attention to detail and scientific expertise. The candidate must excel in all of the procedures mentioned above and work autonomously while effectively collaborating with other research team members. The targeted rate for this position is step 1 / $30.73 per hour of the Staff Research Associate III (SRA 3) series, full-time annual rate of $64,165.22 with full benefits. This position may be open to part-time schedule, subject to unit and project demands. This position is currently supported by a 2 year secured research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The continuity of the position will depend on the availability of future research support from the NIH.

 

Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

 

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $30.73 - $30.73 (Hourly Rate). The Full Salary Range for the salary grade this position is assigned to is $30.73 - $49.43 (Hourly Rate).

 

Department Website:

https://mind.uci.edu/
 

Required:
 

• Applicants must have 4+ years of research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s or higher degree (M.Sc..) in neuroscience, biology, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in mouse brain stereotaxic surgery Proficiency in whole-body perfusion Proficiency in brain removal and microdissection Proficiency in animal husbandry
   

Preferred:
 

• Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, or a closely related field preferred.
• Proficiency in tissue homogenization, Proficiency in brain slicing Proficiency in western blotting, Proficiency in immunofluorescence Proficiency in confocal microscopy

 

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine 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 .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected]

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