Associate Specialist- Kheirbek Lab

University of California San Francisco

$78K — $91K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or 5-10 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in systems neuroscience studies
  • Skills in high-density neural recordings
  • Training experience for students and postdocs
  • Understanding of mood and anxiety-related behavior models

Responsibilities

  • Lead studies on neural circuits associated with mood and anxiety
  • Perform systems neuroscience studies
  • Conduct high-density neural recordings in mice
  • Analyze neural computations influencing adaptive fear behaviors
  • Oversee training of students and postdocs in research methods

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative research environment
  • Access to cutting-edge neuroscience resources
  • Potential for mentorship and guidance from seasoned researchers
  • Engagement with a diverse and dynamic academic community
Full Job Description
Application Window

Open date: June 26, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Dec 26, 2027 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

Associate Specialist- Kheirbek Lab
Department of Psychiatry
University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is now recruiting an Associate Specialist. The job duties and responsibilities will include:
The candidate will lead studies related to neural circuit dysfunction in models of mood and anxiety-related behavior. The candidate will perform systems neuroscience studies, and oversee and train students and postdocs in performing their studies. Specifically, the candidate will perform high-density neural recordings in behaving mice, to determine the neural computation that underlie adaptive fear related behavior and how they relate to bodily states.

Required Qualifications:
• A master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• A PhD

Please apply online , with a CV, cover letter, and two references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $78,300-$91,100.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
  • Cover Letter


Reference requirements
  • 2 required (contact information only)


Job location

San Francisco, CA

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