Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

We are looking for a highly motivated, organized individual with a bachelor's or master's degree in health sciences (biomedical engineering, neuroscience, physiology, biology, or related field) to work on various funded projects in the Sensorimotor Plasticity Lab with Professor Shahab Vahdat in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California Riverside. This is a full-time position.

The projects involve cutting-edge techniques in rodent neuroimaging (fMRI, optogenetic stimulation, calcium imaging), behavioral shaping, stereotactic surgery, and data analysis, and focus on neural and behavioral mechanisms of motor recovery in mouse stroke models.

The minimum requirements are a BS or equivalent in Neuroscience, Physiology, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, and a commitment to this full-time position for two years. The preferred qualifications are prior experience in working with rodents, electrophysiology or imaging, mouse colonies, or wet lab experience/histology, and knowledge of neuroimaging software/programming

Interested individuals should apply online at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01968. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-2 sample publications, a statement of research interests, a statement of past and/or planned future contributions to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin September 23, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Junior Specialist salary will be $53,100-$56,600 depending on experience. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Represented Specialist Series Salary Scale, Table 24B.