Specialist, Research​/Development, Research Scientist

Position Description

Full Specialist

Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco

Candidate will support a major new research initiative under the leadership of Dr. Edward Chang Neurosurgery, providing research quality phenotypic and behavioral assessments of children, adolescents, and adults with intractable epilepsy and developmental disabilities. Candidate will independently administer, score, and interpret results from a large panel of behavioral and cognitive assessments, and further contribute to the research team and program by modifying and assessing test performance of measures adapted for use in individuals undergoing intracranial recordings and pre‑post assessments following surgical treatment of epilepsy.

Candidate will coordinate and integrate activities within the research team spanning Psychiatry, Neurosurgery, and Pediatrics.

• A doctoral level degree in an area of Psychology
• Knowledge and training in the conduct of multiple established assessments of intelligence, cognition, development and behavior in children, adolescents, and adults with and without autism and other developmental disabilities sufficient for independent administration, scoring and interpretation.
• Substantial experience in research testing of youth, especially those with autism, Fragile X Syndrome, and Down syndrome.
• Knowledge and direct experience with the use of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) methods, application, use, analysis and interpretation.
• Advanced statistical training suitable for analyzing the test performance of individual cognitive and behavioral tests, independently proposing modifications of tests, and assessing precision.

• A PhD in psychology with emphasis on developmental disabilities research
• Familiarity and reliability training for a range of IQ tests (Mullen, Stanford‑Binet, Wechsler), autism diagnostic assessments (ADOS, ADI‑R), and cognitive testing (NIH Toolbox, language).
• Ability to draft documents reporting on methods used, statistical analysis and results and interpretation for peer‑reviewed scientific publications.

Please apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
05878, with a CV, cover letter, statement of research, and two references.

A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,200 - $194,800.

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

• 2 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.

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 its 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.