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

Application Window

Open date:
December 3, 2025

Next review date:
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Thursday, Jun 3, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist in the Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Imaging Lab at UCSF.

The primary research area focuses 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 is expected to develop, utilize, and extend innovative imaging and behavioral data acquisition, processing, and statistical analysis tools to analyze multimodal imaging and other phenotypic data. Main tasks involve data collection, management, analysis, literature review, and assistance in dissemination and writing activities.

• Junior rank: bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related science or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant rank: master’s degree (or equivalent) or bachelor’s degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Associate rank: master’s degree (or equivalent) 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).
• 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; effective verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with subjects, team members, other departments, and outside institutions; 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 meet 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.

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

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

Please apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
05894 with a CV, cover letter, and three references.

• Curriculum Vitae – must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure).
• Cover Letter.

• Three required references (contact information only).

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

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.

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