Brain Imaging Center Director

Job #JPF
03164

Psychological and Brain Sciences / College of Letters & Science - Mathematical, Life, and Physical Sciences / UC Santa Barbara
Position overview

Position title:

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor , Full Professor Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $130,000 to $400,000. Applicants that currently hold a senate faculty position at another UC campus should be aware of the policies governing inter-campus faculty hiring & transfers. These policies can be found at UCOP APM 510-18.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start:
July 1, 2027 or later
Application Window
Open date:
September 21, 2026

Next review date:
Sunday, Nov 1, 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.

Position description
The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for an open-rank, tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Human Neuroscience (or a related field) to serve as the Director of the UCSB Brain Imaging Center (BIC). The ideal candidate will bring an active, cutting-edge research program in any domain of human neuroscience along with technical expertise, leadership skills, and a compelling vision for advancing the Center's core research mission.

As Director of the BIC, the successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for a state-of-the-art campus core facility. Equipped with a 3T Siemens PRISMAfit MRI system, MRI-compatible high-density EEG hardware, and advanced stimulus presentation devices, the Center supports cutting-edge structural and functional brain imaging research across campus. Directorship responsibilities include identifying growth opportunities for the BIC to advance a vibrant and innovative research program, securing external funding, managing administrative staff, and overseeing technical equipment maintenance and upgrades.

The Director will also govern scanner access policies, handle annual budgeting and reporting, coordinate protocols for incidental findings, and actively support the broader UCSB neuroimaging community.

In addition to leading the BIC, the candidate will contribute fully to the academic life of the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences. Responsibilities of faculty members generally include the development of an actively funded research program of high quality, teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels, mentorship of undergraduate students, recruitment, supervision, and mentorship of graduate students, and participation in university service and professional activities that meets expectations for faculty rank and step.

UCSB fosters a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that connects brain sciences with bioengineering, computer science, biological sciences, and linguistics.
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Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A Ph.D.or M.D., or equivalent degree conferred in Psychological and Brain Sciences or a discipline related to use of neuroimaging technologies
Additional qualifications (required at time of start) 4 years of experience in a Tenure Track position (Assistant Prof. or equivalent) OR present appointment as an Associate Professor or higher
Minimum of 4 years using MRI brain imagining technology .
Preferred qualifications Minimum of 5 years of direct experience with MRI brain imaging methodologies.
An active, cutting-edge research program aligned or synergistic with one or more core departmental areas (Cognition, Perception, & Cognitive Neuroscience; Neurobiology & Behavior; Social Psychology; or Developmental & Evolutionary Psychology).
Record of scholarly publications using brain imaging techniques and/or analyzing brain imaging data.
Previous leadership experience within a department, university, or core facility.

Experience with technical oversight of brain imaging equipment and infrastructure.
Experience in a clinical environment using brain imaging technology/(f)
MRI
Experience teaching (f)
MRI methods at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Cover letters should include a brief summary of…