Open positions

The Feldheim lab is looking for a Post-doc to join the team!

DESCRIPTION 

The Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology (https://mcd.ucsc.edu) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar who will work under the direction of Professor David Feldheim. The postdoctoral scholar will participate in research in neuroscience with a central role in the lab’s goal of understanding how auditory information is processed by the brain to create maps of auditory space and how auditory and visual input are integrated. The successful candidate will record the electrical activity of a large population of neurons in the brain in mice in response to a wide variety of auditory and multisensory stimuli and will use optogenetics to determine the function of auditory brain areas. 

The preferred candidate will have strong computational, software and data analysis skills; experience in instrumentation development; previous experience with Neurobiology experiments; and a track record of successful publications.

Applicants with expertise in neuropixel recordings particularly valued and are strongly encouraged to apply.

ACADEMIC TITLE

Postdoctoral Scholar

SALARY

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC salary scales set the minimum pay based on the individual’s Experience Level, which is determined by the number of months of postdoctoral service at any institution. See the salary scale titled, Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee /Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow / Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct -Fiscal Year. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737-$77,179.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in Neuroscience, Physics, Biophysics, Bioengineering, Computer Science, Computational Neuroscience, or another related discipline.

POSITION AVAILABLE

As soon as possible after initial review of the applications. Ph.D. must be in hand at time of the initial appointment.

MAXIMUM DURATION OF SERVICE IN A POSTDOCTORAL TITLE

Maximum Duration of Service in a Postdoctoral Title: Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are full-time and the initial appointment is for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of reappointment. The total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at any institution.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs and should be forwarded to Professor David Feldheim (dfeldhei@ucsc.edu).

 Documents/Materials

§  Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position (required)

§  Curriculum vitae (required)

RECRUITMENT PERIOD

Full consideration will be given to applications completed by [2 months after initial posting]. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.