Professional Research Positions | Department of Neurology

Application Window

Open date: May 22, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jun 10, 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: Sunday, Nov 22, 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.

Professional Research Positions | Department of Neurology

The Department of Neurology at UCSF is recruiting for positions at the Assistant, Associate, and full ranks of the Professional Research series. This role is expected to provide research expertise in neuroimaging, statistical genetics, data generation and analysis, bioinformatics, machine learning, or other areas related to Neurology and Neuroscience. Appointees to the Professional Research series are eligible for Principal Investigator (PI) status and are expected to engage in -- or be working toward -- an independent research program and do not have teaching responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree or equivalent and demonstrate unique and essential research expertise in Neurology and/or Neuroscience by the time of hire. Candidate's CV must state required degree (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include postdoctoral training in a Neurology- or Neuroscience-related program, experience as a PI, and/or a demonstrable record of independent, funded research.

Please apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
05600, with a CV, cover letter, statement of research and three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,400-$248,400.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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