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Postdoctoral Position in Neural Circuits for Memory and in Alzheimer's Disease

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University of California-Irvine
Location
Irvine, CA

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Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Postdoctoral Position in Neural Circuits for Memory and in Alzheimer's Disease Application Window

Open July 19th, 2021 through Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

A postdoctoral scholar position is available in the Igarashi laboratory at University of California Irvine, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology.

We investigate (1) basic circuit mechanisms for associative memory in the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus, and (2) how this circuit is affected and can be restored in Alzheimer’s disease mouse models. These projects use high-density in vivo electrophysiological recordings from behaving mice, optogenetics, and memory tasks for mice. The successful candidate will work on either of these projects.

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. with research experience relevant to our lab interests and a desire to work independently within a collaborative team environment. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in in vivo techniques. Competitive applicants should have at least one high-quality, first-author publication.

Learn more about our research program at www.igarashilab.org

To apply: Please visit the UC Irvine RECRUIT website located at:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06955

Applicants should send the following materials in one PDF file:

Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for 3 references
Research Statement – describe prior experience, future goals, and address how you think you can contribute to the overall research direction of the Igarashi laboratory
Diversity Statement - statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.

QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)

    Recent PhD or MD graduates; must have conferred doctorate prior to start date.

Application RequirementsDocument requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

  • Research Statement - describe prior experience, future goals, and address how you think you can contribute to the overall research direction of the Igarashi laboratory

  • Diversity Statement - statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link:https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06955Campus Information

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Job locationIrvine, CA

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