Computational Research Specialist (Data & ML)

UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Subramanian Lab at UCSF seeks a Junior Specialist to support data collection, analysis, and computational modeling in autonomic nervous system research. You will work under supervision to develop and test models, prepare figures, and contribute to manuscripts within a dynamic academic environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree (or 4+ years of research), programming experience, and familiarity with scientific methods.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) or at least four years of research experience.
• Experience with programming or scientific computing for data analysis.
• Foundational knowledge of scientific research methods and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collect research data following established lab protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Analyze research data and contribute to interpretation of results with PI oversight.
• Develop, implement, and test computational models in support of lab projects.
• Prepare figures and tables summarizing results and draft sections of abstracts/manuscripts.
• Conduct literature searches and review relevant scientific literature.
• Present findings to collaborators and at scientific meetings.
• Assist with training of junior lab members.

Skills

Programming

Data analysis

Scientific computing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four years of research experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

Job description

The Subramanian Lab at UCSF seeks a Junior Specialist to support data collection, analysis, and computational modeling in autonomic nervous system research. You will work under supervision to develop and test models, prepare figures, and contribute to manuscripts within a dynamic academic environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree (or 4+ years of research), programming experience, and familiarity with scientific methods.