Junior Specialist-Weakley

Position overview

Salary range:
Exempt: A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000 at Step 1 or $60,700 at Step 2. Non‑Exempt: A reasonable estimate for this position is $27.40/hr at Step 1 or $29.18/hr at Step 2.

Open date: September 15, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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 Department of Neurology at the University of California Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting for a Junior Specialist to assist with research in the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

The Junior Specialist has the general duties of working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) in the planning and execution of a research project. The junior specialist may assist in participant recruitment, data collection, entry and quality control, study implementation, cognitive assessment, and preparation of manuscripts or conference presentations.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Alyssa Weakley and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.

A. The incumbent will collaborate with other research personnel affiliated with research activities involving evaluation of technology designed to support older adults with cognitive impairment. The junior specialist will perform technical/routine lab activities required to accomplish the research project in specialized areas.

• 1) Effectively plan and execute specific research project(s).
• 2) Recruit participants
• 3) Manage databases
• 4) Conduct brief cognitive assessment, technology use evaluations, and other participant data collection
• 5) Contribute to manuscripts and presentations

A. Participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations.

B. Review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to area of expertise.

The Junior Specialist may be expected to provide mentorship to undergraduate research assistants that rotate through the lab. They will be expected to participate and contribute to laboratory and group meetings, committee service, and other activities, as applicable.

• Prior human subjects research experience in a participant facing role
• Experience conducting cognitive evaluations
• Experience conducting evaluations/working with participants in a home setting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, make critical decisions
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent degree) with a major in psychology or a related clinical field

• Experience working with older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairment and their caregivers
• Knowledge of neurodegenerative disease
• Experience working with and evaluating technology

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
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