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Lab Specialist - Part-Time
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: January 6, 2025
Next review date: Friday, Feb 7, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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 research of Dr. Amal Alachkar focuses on understanding the neurobiology of neurological and psychiatric disorders and identifying therapeutic targets for optimal treatment. Dr. Alachkar's Lab is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the team as a Part-Time Junior Specialist that will carry out molecular and behavioral experiments related to a project that focuses on understanding the role of non-dopamine systems in movement control and in Parkinson’s disease.
Key Qualifications:
• Strong background in behavioral studies and molecular biology.
• Hands-on experience in designing and conducting experiments in these areas.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Neurobiology or a related field
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 2-3 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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