Category:Science
Lab/Area:Mucke Lab
Description:
Are you an electrophysiologist with an interest in the pathophysiology of neurological and psychiatric disorders and would like to contribute to this important area in an intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary academic environment?
Opportunity: Staff Research Scientist Position
The Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease in San Francisco could offer you outstanding opportunities to pursue the above goal and improve the lives of people around the world. We have a long track record of innovation in disease-focused neuroscience and of training leaders in this field.
Apply now to join the highly interactive team of scientists in Lennart Mucke's laboratory, who focus on processes that cause cognitive and behavioral disorders ranging from dementias to epileptic encephalopathies and autism spectrum disorders.
Qualifications Desired:
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Ph.D. in a relevant area and 3+ years postdoctoral experience in a biomedical and/or research and development environment.
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Outstanding record of academic achievements and research productivity
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Demonstrated in-depth experience in a range of electrophysiological methods such as extracellular field, whole-cell patch-clamp, and microelectrode array recordings
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Solid knowledge of electrophysiological acquisition and analysis software such as pClamp and WinLTP, and coding capabilities in Igor Pro, MatLab or Python
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Independence in experimental design and execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting
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Exemplary initiative, dedication, scientific rigor, technical skills, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment
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Ability to effectively interact with internal colleagues and external collaborators
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and capability to present scientific results to scientists of diverse backgrounds
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High level of productivity and focus on the generation of conclusive and informative data
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
To apply, please include your statement of interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references in your application.
More About Us
The Gladstone Institutes is an independent, not-for-profit research organization that is affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco. It is located in an award winning building at the Mission Bay Campus, a short distance from downtown San Francisco, one of the most interesting and cosmopolitan places in the world.
Hiring Range:
Staff Research Scientist I - $96K-$113K
Staff Research Scientist II- $117K-$138K
Gladstone Perks & Benefits
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People–work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.
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A meaningful place to grow and learn–whether it’s your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone’s mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow’s leaders in an inspiring and diverse environment.
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Healthy work/life balance–you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.
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Compensation–competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
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Excellent benefits–generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.
Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment.
Top Skills
What We Do
Gladstone's mission is to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow’s leaders in an inspiring and diverse environment.
Although Gladstone shares traits with other top life science organizations, we pride ourselves on taking uncommon scientific paths to overcoming disease. Our investigators are selected to become authorities in leading or creating new fields, and we work to provide them with resources to explore bold new thoughts, form effective scientific teams, and create or master emerging research technologies that accelerate progress—Gladstone’s special recipe for success that has yielded some of the most important biomedical advances of our time.
Our three disease-focused institutes constitute the core of our discovery engine, but do not operate in isolation. We are seizing unprecedented opportunities for “convergence”—defined as the blending of intellectual and physical assets from multiple scientific disciplines and fields to speed the discovery process in our attack on unsolved health problems that affect almost every human family.
