Postdoctoral Researcher; McNaughton Lab

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $66,737-$80,034. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoctoral Scholar Scale for the salary range. Off‑scale salaries, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system‑wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Open date: February 12, 2025

Most recent review date: Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Feb 12, 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.

The McNaughton Lab at UCI is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with interest and experience in systems and computational neuroscience to investigate hippocampal‑cortical interactions, memory and memory consolidation using advanced neuro‑ensemble recording methods (e.g., in‑vivo 2‑photon Ca2+ imaging, multielectrode array recording). We are interested in topics like the role of sleep phases in memory consolidation, top‑down vs bottom‑up influences on cortical representations of virtual environments, extraction of schemas from episodic memory, and the effects of complex experience on cortical representational dynamics.

Preference will be given to candidates with strong quantitative skills and technical expertise in relevant areas, and a record of productivity.

Qualified candidates should submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- A statement of research interests along with

Recruitment URL:
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Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
Accepting all applicants.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
• Statement of Research Interests

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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