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Assistant Specialist in Neuroscience Research Institute (Kosik lab)
Position overview
Position title: Assistant SpecialistApplication Window
Open date: April 10, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Apr 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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 laboratory of Dr. Kenneth Kosik in the Neuroscience Research Institute at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time Assistant Specialist. The successful candidate will be involved setting up neuronal cultures, preparing brain organoids, optimizing brain organoid techniques, characterizing neuronal cultures and brain organoids immunocytochemically, communicating results and preparing reports.
Appointees to the Specialist series engage in specialized research, professional activity, and University and/or public service. Specialists use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions to the research enterprise of the University and to achieve recognition in the professional and scientific community. Appointees at the Assistant Specialist level enable research as part of a team and may provide some independent input into the planning and execution of the research.
Department: https://www.nri.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
A master's degree in biology or related field is required.
A minimum of 5 years of cell culture experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
- Cell culture
- Stem cell
- CRISPR
- Molecular biology
- Programming skills
- Multi-lingual
- Leveraging research to the business community
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Research
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references. References for the finalists may be contacted if necessary, at the committee's discretion, before extending an offer.
Help contact: cushing@lifesci.ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
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.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.