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Specialist Series-Mapstone Lab

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Open June 3, 2022 through Friday, Jun 2, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

Specialist Series
The Department of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a Specialist position in any series (Junior, Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist) in the laboratory of Mark Mapstone, PhD. The lab is focused on aging and dementia in individuals with Down syndrome. The appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to participate in clinical and research meetings/conferences, and has previous experience in research. The candidate should be extremely efficient in working within a multidisciplinary team and have strong organizational and communication skills. The successful applicant will become a member of a vibrant team working to improve the understanding of aging, memory, and cognitive decline in individuals with Down syndrome. The position requires an individual who is an effective team player, highly organized, and demonstrate sensitivity and maturity in dealing with people of various ages and functional abilities.

Requirements:
Candidates should hold at minimum of a bachelor's degree (or equivalent). Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:
Applicants who are Spanish speaking are preferred. Work locations will be at UCIMC and UCI Campus

Mark Mapstone, PhD
Professor of Clinical Neurology
Department of Neurology
[mmapston@ad.uci.edu]

TO APPLY: Please log onto UCI’s RECRUIT located at [https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06242]

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

  1. Cover letter—Please discuss current research and future plans.
  2. Curriculum Vitae

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates should hold at minimum of a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent). Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
Reference requirements
  • 1-3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07545

Campus 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.

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.

Job location

Irvine, CA