The Department of Neurobiology and Behavior invites applications for a Postdoctoral scholar position in Epilepsy Research. This position is funded by an NIH T32 training grant. The multidisciplinary Training Program in Epilepsy Research supports diverse approaches to (1) understanding fundamental neurobiological processes leading to epilepsy and associated cognitive and emotional problems, and (2) translational research.

Participating Departments and Laboratories include:

Neurobiology and Behavior Please apply to https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08323
Marcelo Wood, PhD – Epigenetic mechanisms of synaptic plasticity.
Michael A. Yassa, PhD – Neuroimaging in epilepsy

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.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being up-to-date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

A reasonable estimate for this position is $60,000-$77,327. See Table Postdoctoral Scholar – Represented Fiscal Year for the salary range for this position.