Staff Research Associate I - 134730
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This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 03/14/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 03/25/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees. Under supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the preparation, execution, and analysis of behavioral and pharmacological biology experiments using rodent models of drug self-administration and neurobehavioral toxicity within the Department of Psychiatry. The incumbent will be actively involved in NIH-funded projects that explore drug dependence in animal models. Primary responsibilities will include characterizing the effects of drug exposure, and conducting behavioral assessments of addiction-like behavior in rodent models. The incumbent will also be expected to maintain and care for rat colonies according to established protocols, assist with complex animal surgeries and conduct operant testing. The incumbent will be required to perform basic data analysis of experimental results and maintain meticulous paper and digital records. Other responsibilities will also include general maintenance of the lab, which includes maintaining clean testing areas, keeping lab equipment functional, preparing stock solutions, and selecting reagents and supplies for ordering. Incumbent will be expected to keep meticulous paper and digital records. Assist with other project and miscellaneous tasks as needed. Incumbent must be able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $55,374 - $66,064 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $26.52 - $31.64 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). |