Postdoctoral Scholar in Integrative Biology and Physiology (University of California Los Angeles )

Postdoctoral Scholar Job #JPF08192 INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY / L&S Life Sciences / UCLA Position overview Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by the experience level at time of hire. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year. The salary range for this position is $60,000 (L0) - $71,952 (L5) effective April 1, 2023. Application Window Open February 8, 2023 through Friday, Mar 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position description A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ketema Paul at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). We are looking for motivated candidates with strong neurobiology and physiology backgrounds who are interested in sleep research. Our lab examines the genetic regulation of sleep and how genetic heterogeneity influences the ability to recover from sleep loss. Our research currently has two foci: 1) determining if disruptions of biological timing result in sleep-wake disorders and if so, which specific genes are involved and 2) determining if sex differences in the risk and severity of sleep abnormalities are chromosomally driven. The lab is currently examining sex difference in sleep and mapping tools to identify novel sleep-regulatory genes. Our lab has a highly motivated multi-disciplinary team combining electrophysiology and genomics approaches with experimental techniques. Our fundings offer immense and invaluable opportunities for the successful candidates to interact with world-class investigators in neurobiology and physiology. Successful candidates are expected to have the following qualities: (1) Doctorate degree in neurobiology, physiology, or similar areas of study, (2) experience working with animal models in research, specifically mice, (3) great dataset management and analysis techniques, (4) strong leadership skills and ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students, (5) excellent written and oral communication skills. Please apply by March 31st, 2023¬¬¬ by submitting your C.V., cover letter, and 3 references directly to ketema.paul@ucla.edu. The cover letter should describe your research experience to date, any relevant abilities or skills, and your specific interests in joining the lab. 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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct). Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) (1) Doctorate degree in neurobiology, physiology, or similar areas of study, (2) experience working with animal models in research, specifically mice, (3) great dataset management and analysis techniques, (4) strong leadership skills and ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students, (5) excellent written and oral communication skills. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) None Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08192 Help contact: theresar@lifesci.ucla.edu Campus Information As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health 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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy. Job location UCLA - Main Campus If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Postdoctoral Scholar

Job #JPF08192

INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY / L&S Life Sciences / UCLA

Position overview

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by the experience level at time of hire. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year. The salary range for this position is $60,000 (L0) - $71,952 (L5) effective April 1, 2023.

Application Window

Open February 8, 2023 through Friday, Mar 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ketema Paul at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). We are looking for motivated candidates with strong neurobiology and physiology backgrounds who are interested in sleep research. Our lab examines the genetic regulation of sleep and how genetic heterogeneity influences the ability to recover from sleep loss. Our research currently has two foci: 1) determining if disruptions of biological timing result in sleep-wake disorders and if so, which specific genes are involved and 2) determining if sex differences in the risk and severity of sleep abnormalities are chromosomally driven. The lab is currently examining sex difference in sleep and mapping tools to identify novel sleep-regulatory genes.

Our lab has a highly motivated multi-disciplinary team combining electrophysiology and genomics approaches with experimental techniques. Our fundings offer immense and invaluable opportunities for the successful candidates to interact with world-class investigators in neurobiology and physiology.
Successful candidates are expected to have the following qualities: (1) Doctorate degree in neurobiology, physiology, or similar areas of study, (2) experience working with animal models in research, specifically mice, (3) great dataset management and analysis techniques, (4) strong leadership skills and ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students, (5) excellent written and oral communication skills.

Please apply by March 31st, 2023¬¬¬ by submitting your C.V., cover letter, and 3 references directly to ketema.paul@ucla.edu. The cover letter should describe your research experience to date, any relevant abilities or skills, and your specific interests in joining the lab.

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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct).

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

(1) Doctorate degree in neurobiology, physiology, or similar areas of study, (2) experience working with animal models in research, specifically mice, (3) great dataset management and analysis techniques, (4) strong leadership skills and ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students, (5) excellent written and oral communication skills.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

None

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08192

Help contact: theresar@lifesci.ucla.edu

Campus Information

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health 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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.