Project Scientist with the Institute for Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics

at  University of California Davis

POSITION OVERVIEW

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $ $74,100-$187,300.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position will be housed in the in the Department of Chemistry in the Project Scientist Series (Academic Federation) with rank and salary commensurate with experience. The salary scale is described in the union Contract at the “Academic Researcher Salary Scales” link on the website of
Responsibilities of the Project Scientist of Pharmacology:

I. Research (90%)

• Work with the institute’s director and associate director to achieve the goals of the IPN and assist the institute leadership to build a highly visible, world-class research program in neuropharmacology and CNS therapeutic development
• Serve as key personnel of the pre-clinical pharmacology team within the IPN
• Work with the Directors of Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry to identify lead candidates for a variety of indications
• Collaborate with IPN-affiliated principal investigators and their trainees
• Assist the leadership in overseeing multiple concurrent research programs, both internal projects and collaborative projects with external academic and industrial partners.
• Manage the design, planning, execution, and analysis of in vitro and in vivo assays and train staff to reliably perform these assays
• Development and implementation of high-throughput assays as needed
• perform pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and toxicological studies.
• Maintain equipment necessary for the in vitro and in vivo evaluation of compounds
• Work with the Directors of Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry to maintain a proprietary UC Davis compound library and associated databases
• Oversee the safety of IPN laboratories with the IPN leadership
• Mentoring of the staff and trainees within the IPN pharmacology team
• Assist the IPN leadership with the implementation of new research projects and play a key role in writing grant proposals and securing funding from federal, state, private, and industrial sources
• Publish research results in high impact peer-reviewed journals
• Work with UC Davis Innovation Access and attorneys to file patents to protect UC Davis intellectual property
• Help initiate, evaluate, and implement IPN pilot grants
• Prepare reports and manage data rooms during diligence with potential industrial partners interested in licensing IPN technology
• Other activities may include obtaining and maintaining appropriate laboratory and safety protocols, managing project budgets, supervising graduate students and undergraduates, writing and submitting progress reports to funding agencies, presenting at conferences, participation in professional societies, and reviewing grants and manuscripts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Ph.D. in pharmacology, neuroscience, physiology, or related field
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of research or creative activities of high quality, innovation, and significance

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

• Experience with neuronal cultures
• Experience with various forms of microscopy
• Experience performing standard pharmacology assays relevant to GPCRs, ion channels, and/or kinases
• Expertise in the development of therapeutics for central nervous system disorders
• Background in assay development/implementation for common targets such as GPCRs, ion channels, and kinases

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Research - Summary of previous research (1 page)
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Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit
(Optional)

REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 required (contact information only)
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  Help contact: scgutierrez@ucdavis.edu

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