Assistant​/Associate Project Scientist - Neurobiology -Department of Neuroscience

Assistant/Associate Project Scientist – Neurobiology – Department of Neuroscience Position Overview

• Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). A reasonable full‑time salary estimate for this position is $85,000-$97,700.
• Percent time: 100%
• Anticipated start: Spring 2026
• Position duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.

• Open date: January 12, 2026
• Next review date: Tuesday, Jan агәа 27 2026 (Pacific Time). Applications received prior to this dateány will receive full consideration by the committee.
• Final date: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be  until this date; those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Neuroscience Department at the University of California, Berkeley seeks a Project Scientist at the Assistant or Associate rank in the Lammel Lab, focusing on the neurobiology of motivated behavior. The Lammel lab uses a combination of molecular and system neuroscience tools to visualize, record, and manipulate neural populations to understand their function and contribution to motivated behavior. Successful candidates will work in a vibrant, highly collaborative environment with state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure.

Key responsibilities:

• Utilize transgenic mouse models to characterize neuropeptide function in various brain regions using in vivo electrophysiology, fiber photometry, and manipulation methods including optogenetics during behavioral assays.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments performed, conclusions reached, and communicate results orally and through lab notebook records.
• Contribute to the authoring of grant proposals, manuscripts, and conference papers.

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• Basic qualifications: PhD (or equivalent international degree).
• Additional qualifications: At least two years post‑PhD research experience.
• Preferred qualifications:
  • A strong scientific track record with peer‑reviewed publication(s).
  • Previous experience in in vivo electrophysiology, neuroanatomy, rodent behavior, and/or bioinformatics is an advantage.
  • Previous experience working on neuropeptides.
  • Programming skills (MATLAB, Python) and advanced data analysis and visualization skills.

• Document requirements:
  • Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
  Cover Letter
• Research Statement – discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans; optional.

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in its public mission of research, teaching, and service. The university is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment sanitation without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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