Turner-Evans Lab: Postdoctoral Scholar


Position overview
Position title: Turner-Evans Lab: Postdoctoral Scholar
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum annual salary rates are made based on the individuals Experience Level, which is determined by the number of months of postdoctoral service at any institution. See current salary scale for Postdoctoral Titles at https://apo.ucsc.edu/compensation/salary-scales/index.html

Percent time: Fulltime (100%)

Anticipated start: As soon as possible after initial review of the applications. Ph.D. must be in hand at time of the initial appointment.

Position duration: Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are full-time; the initial appointment is for a minimum of one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Reappointment will be contingent upon positive performance review and availability of funding. MAXIMUM DURATION OF SERVICE IN A POSTDOCTORAL TITLE: The total duration of an individuals postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at any institution. Under limited circumstances, an exception to this limit may be considered, not to exceed a sixth year.

Application Window

Open January 13th, 2022 through Sunday, Jan 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description


The Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar, under the direction of Assistant Professor Dan Turner-Evans. The postdoctoral scholar will lead research projects aligned with the Turner-Evans labs aim of linking neural network connectivity and cellular biophysics to neural circuit function. The lab uses the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, as our model system. The complete wiring diagram of the central brain of the fly was recently mapped out using electron microscopy. The postdoctoral scholar will derive hypotheses about neural circuit function from this connectivity map and test these hypotheses with the powerful genetic tools that are uniquely available in the fly. The postdoctoral scholar is expected to use two photon calcium imaging of neural activity indicators as part of their approach. The labs experimental approaches also include two-photon imaging of animals behaving in virtual reality, cell type-specific perturbations, fluorescence in situ hybridization, receptor tagging, modeling, and more.

Prof. Turner-Evans is determined to be a good mentor and to offer opportunities to advance the postdoctoral scholars scientific career. These opportunities will include exciting research projects, strong academic interactions and collaborations across the neuroscience and other biology laboratories at UCSC, and mentorship, teaching, networking, and scientific communication experiences. For additional information, please feel free to contact Prof. Turner-Evans or refer to the lab webpage: http://t-e-lab.com/.

Applicants with expertise in calcium imaging, electrophysiology, molecular and cellular neuroscience, Drosophilids, animal behavior, dynamical systems, physics, engineering, and/or programming are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs and should be forwarded to Dan Turner-Evans at dturnere@ucsc.edu.

Please refer to Position #JPF01202 in all correspondence.

Required Documents/Materials

• Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae, which must include a complete list of publications (which can include publications in preparation).
• Sample of authored peer-reviewed publications (in lieu of publications, thesis chapters will also be accepted).
• Applicants must provide the names and contact information of their references (a minimum of three are required and a maximum of five will be accepted).

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Full consideration will be given to applications completed by Friday, March 29, 2022. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.



Turner-Evans Lab: http://t-e-lab.com/

Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Department: https://mcd.ucsc.edu


Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
See additional qualifications below.


Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in neuroscience, molecular, cell, and developmental biology, physics, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or another related discipline.


Help contact: dturnere@ucsc.edu

Campus Information


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the Universitys equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.

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The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy.All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for applicable deadlines. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Additional information and resources for compliance are located on the campus COVID-19 Vaccines webpage.

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Job location

Santa Cruz, California


To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01202







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