Assistant Project Scientist - Olichney LabJob #JPF04960
Application WindowOpen date: June 10th, 2022 Next review date: Sunday, Jul 10, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Friday, Jun 9, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position descriptionThe Department of Neurology at the University of California Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting for part-time or full-time Project Scientist at the Assistant rank in Neurology specializing in cognitive electrophysiology and EEG. 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 in cognitive electrophysiology and EEG research. Appointees with Project Scientist series 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, etc.), they are not required to develop an independent research program or reputation. The Project Scientist will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception. The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Olichney and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 1) RESEARCH (84% Effort) Research activity (84%) The appointee will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator. The Project Scientist will design specific projects, including the selection of appropriate methods and techniques. In some cases, the appointee may supervise students or technicians regarding the technical aspects of the research, including methods development, trouble-shooting problems, interpreting results and planning follow-up experiments. The appointee collaborates with scientific colleagues in multi-disciplinary projects that include components falling within the appointee’s area of expertise. Most of the appointee’s effort will be for Data analysis (55%), with some additional effort for data collection (5%) and administrative support (4%), publication (10%) and grant acquisition (10%). These responsibilities will include: Data Analysis- 55% Administrative Support- 4% Publication (10%) Grant Acquisition (10%) 2) PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (14% Effort) 3) UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (2% Effort) For the full position description and to apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04960 This recruitment is conducted at the Assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the Assistant rank regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications. QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
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