Associate Specialist - Yackle Lab

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,600 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - San Francisco is seeking an Associate Specialist for the Yackle Lab. This role involves designing and conducting independent experiments, analyzing data, publishing findings, and mentoring graduate students.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's or PhD in Neuroscience and have extensive relevant experience. The estimated salary range is $75,600-$88,000, and applications are accepted until October 9, 2027.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in relevant specialization.
• 3 or more years of Postdoctoral Fellowship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct independent experiments.
• Analyze data and publish research findings.
• Present results at research conferences.
• Contribute to grant proposals and mentor students.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

PhD degree in Neuroscience

Job description

Application Window

Open date: April 9, 2026

Most recent review date: Friday, Apr 24, 2026 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: Saturday, Oct 9, 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

Associate Specialist Position - Yackle Lab

The Yackle Lab at UCSF is currently seeking an Associate Specialist. The responsibilities for the Associate Specialist position will be to design and conduct independent experiments, analyze data, publish research findings, and present results at research conferences. This position will require contributions to grant proposals, mentoring graduate students and other staff scientists, and engagement in scientific collaboration within UCSF.

Required Qualifications: Master's degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD degree in Neuroscience and 3 or more years of Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Salary range: reasonable estimate for this position is $75,600-$88,000.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

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

About UC San Francisco

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. Misconduct is defined as 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
• APM - 035: Aff for Employment

Job Location

San Francisco, CA