Assistant Project Scientist I - Recanzone Lab

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700 - $80,800.

Application Window

Open date : October 3, 2025

Next review date : Monday, Oct 20, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in his / her

academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy

necessary to function at a high level of competence. The appointee will participate in activities to increase, improve, or upgrade competency. Appointees with Project (e.g., Scientist) titles may engage in University and public service. They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the general guidance of an academic member with an independent research program (i.e., Professor, Professional Researcher, Specialist in Cooperative Extension, etc), he / she is not required to develop an independent research program or reputation. He / she will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal Investigator status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception.

I. RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (95% )

Research activity (80%)

This position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating topics relevant to the research area of the central mechanisms of age related hearing loss. The candidate will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator. He / she will design specific projects, including the selection of appropriate methods and techniques. The candidate will supervise students and / or technicians regarding the technical aspects of the research, including methods development, trouble-shooting problems, interpreting results and planning follow-up experiments

Publication (10%)

The candidate will publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, books and other outlets either independently or in collaboration with the PI or other members of the research team.

Grant Acquisition (5%)

The candidate will assist in acquiring proposals for funding from federal and state agencies and other funding organizations. The candidate will prepare and assist in the preparation of reports as required by granting agencies. The candidate will interact with funding agencies and prepare modifications of budgets and other grant components as needed.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5% )

The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to his / her specific field and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The candidate will attend seminars to present research results and may give oral presentations to public

and professional interest groups.

When appropriate, the candidate may coordinate and / or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings or educational functions.

Department : https : / / npb.ucdavis.edu /

Lab : https : / / recanzonelab.ucdavis.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

The applicant should have a Ph.D. in auditory neuroscience or a related field. They should be proficient in collecting electrophysiological data from central auditory structures, particularly in the cerebral cortex. The applicant should have experience in performing psychophysical and electrophysiological experiments in non-human primates, including the use of multi-contact probes, and analyzing these data using MatLab and other custom computer programs.

Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)

The applicant should be able to mentor undergraduate students and other lab personnel in these techniques and perform recovery surgical procedures in non-human primates including craniotomies and related techniques.

Preferred qualifications

(other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

A first-author publication on electrophysiological responses in alert non-human primates, preferably macaque monkeys.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement of Research

Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form .

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF07343

Help contact : kmismith@ucdavis.edu

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Job location

Davis, CA