Junior Specialist​/Clinical Research Coordinator Department of Psychological and Brain

Position Overview

Salary range
: $56,300 to $72,500 annually.

Percent time
: 100%

Anticipated start
:
May 1, 2026 or later

Position duration
:
This will be a one‑year position with a comprehensive benefits package and possibility of renewal. Continuation beyond one year will depend on performance and funding.

Open date: March 3, 2026

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

The Junior Specialist provides support for running complex human subjects research protocols. They will play a central role in large-scale multi-site projects that seek to understand how hormones shape brain structure and function across the lifespan. Within these projects, the applicant will work in a team environment with a multi-disciplinary group of faculty and trainees from psychology, neuroscience, and engineering. Primary responsibilities include collection, management, processing, and analysis of high-dimensional imaging data, biofluids, and neuropsychological assessments.

Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on the successful candidate's skills and interests.

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• Applicants must have completed or be currently enrolled in a BA or BS program in psychology, engineering, statistics, computational neuroscience or a related field.

• Applicants must have their bachelors degree conferred by the start date of the position.
• One to two years experience with human subjects research, including working with community based participants that require excellent interpersonal skills.

• Experience with neuroimaging tools (e.g., SPM, AFNI, FSL) and/or basic wet lab skills is strongly preferred.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

• 3 required (contact information only)

Applicants that are chosen for an interview will have their references contacted after the interview.

Apply link: /JPF
03069

Help contact: pamelawilks

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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
• APM - 035:
  Affimative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health 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.

Santa Barbara, CA