Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist- The Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Imaging Lab

Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist

The Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Imaging Lab

The Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Imaging Lab is seeking a Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist. The primary research area will focus on applying advanced multimodal brain imaging, machine learning, and signal processing methods to evaluate patients with autism and related neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders as well as relevant comparison groups. The candidate will be expected to develop, utilize, and extend innovative imaging and behavioral data acquisition, processing, and/or statistical and data analysis tools to analyze multimodal imaging and other phenotypic data. Specifically, the main tasks will involve data collection, management, and analysis, along with literature review and assistance in dissemination and other writing activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in a related science (biomedical imaging, applied mathematics, engineering, computer science, etc.) or at least four years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) with three or more years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of research experience.
• Prior experience with electrophysiological and/or brain imaging data collection and/or processing.
• Experience and/or training in programming (e.g., Matlab, Python, etc.)
• Statistical expertise relevant to the duties
• Sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking, and attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population.
• Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.
• Ability to work well with children and demonstrate patience, respect, and compassion to study participants and their families
• Applicants must meet all the qualifications by the time of hire.
• Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BCBA certification or extensive training and experience with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders or communication impairment
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, statistical analysis software (e.g. SPSS, R)
• Experience with scientific publication and grant writing.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05894, with a CV, cover letter, and three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$88,000.

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