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Adjunct Assistant Professor

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Position overview

Position title: Adjunct Assistant Professor
Salary range: $79,000-93,300

Position description

The Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA currently has an opening for an Adjunct Assistant Professor (junior level) in the Center for Neurobehavioral Genetics.
We are seeking candidates with expertise and scholarly research in the genetic basis of neural circuit function and behavior. In particular we are looking for scientists with research experience using tools for imaging and manipulating neuronal activity as well as experience in genomic analysis. The candidate should ideally have a background in mouse genetics using inbred strains and their derivatives, circuit neuroscience techniques such as optogenetics and miniscope imaging, and single-cell genomic approaches to understand how the brain shapes behavior. A record of high-quality research in these areas is required. The candidate is expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, mentor undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students with diversity and equal opportunity as an essential component.
A Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree in neuroscience, genetics, or other related disciplines is required.
Candidates must be highly motivated, have good verbal and written communication skills in English, and have experience working and collaborating with research teams. Experience supervising a research program is essential.
Interested candidates should submit: i) curriculum vitae, ii) a statement of research accomplishments and future plans, and iii) the names and complete addresses of thee references (do not send letters) to the application portal at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF07848. For additional information about the position, contact Margaret Chu at mchu@mednet.ucla.edu.
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Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree in neuroscience, genetics, or other related disciplines is required

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 Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

  • 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)

Applicants are requested to provide contact information for 3 potential references in their UC Recruit application. Upon selection as a potential candidate(s), identified references will be contacted for letters. Candidates may be contacted to provide alternate references.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07848

Help contact: klwilliams@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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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

Los Angeles, California