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Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
M-F 8:30-5:30pm
Posted Date
09/18/2026
Salary Range: $30.12 - 35.92 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
33035
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The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Research Assistant to join the Wilke Lab within the Neuromodulation Division. The lab uses mouse models to study neural circuits and behavior, employing advanced techniques to measure and manipulate neural activity during goal-directed behavior tasks. Key responsibilities include:
Salary range: $30.12/hr - $35.92/hr
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Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a life science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 1 year of related laboratory experience or training, at least part time or on a volunteer basis.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment
Strong organizational and data management skills
Ability to follow details research protocols and perform hands-on laboratory techniques
Preferred:
Prior neuroscience research experience
Experience working with mice
Experience conducting mouse behavioral experiments
Strong computer skills, including experience with MATLAB
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.
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