Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist- Di Ianni Lab

Uc-SAN-Francisco-Academi; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCSF Di Ianni Lab at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences in San Francisco is seeking a Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist to contribute to translational neurotechnology projects involving functional ultrasound imaging and ultrasound neuromodulation. You will support preclinical experiments and data collection under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with manuscript preparation, managing lab operations, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required for Junior rank or four years of research experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preclinical experimental preparations for ultrasound research.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Adaptability to new techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Master's degree (or equivalent)

Terminal degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

Job description

Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist- Di Ianni Lab
Department of Psychiatry
University of California, San Francisco

The Di Ianni Lab at UCSF is seeking a highly motivated Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist to join our fast-growing multidisciplinary team. Our lab is located in the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences on the Mission Bay campus and focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies for functional ultrasound imaging, ultrasound neuromodulation, and image-guided interventions. We are looking for a candidate to join and support ongoing research projects involving functional ultrasound imaging and ultrasound neuromodulation. The researcher will be expected to contribute to preclinical experimental preparations and to perform data collection and processing. In addition, the researcher will be expected to contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for publication and to assist with managing other lab operations under the supervision of the principal investigator. This position is a unique opportunity to be at the cutting edge of translational neurotechnology research in a highly collaborative scientific environment. We provide opportunities for close mentorship and guidance in research and career development.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists at the Junior rank must possess (or be in process of obtaining) a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment).
• Specialists at the Assistant rank must possess (or be in process of obtaining) a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Specialists at the Associate rank must possess (or be in the process of obtaining) a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of research experience.
• Specialists at the Full rank must possess (or be in the process of obtaining) a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of research experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must demonstrate a willingness and ability to adapt and acquire new techniques and skills to align with shifting research priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a part of a research team.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Application materials must state qualifications or if pending upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should have received their degree in a relevant field such as Bio/Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Neuroscience or other closely related field by the time the position begins.
• Prior experience with ultrasound research is preferred.
• Prior experience with medical imaging or neuromodulation technologies is preferred.
• Prior experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab, R) is preferred.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000-$201,700.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists at the Junior rank must possess (or be in process of obtaining) a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment).
• Specialists at the Assistant rank must possess (or be in process of obtaining) a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Specialists at the Associate rank must possess (or be in the process of obtaining) a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of research experience.
• Specialists at the Full rank must possess (or be in the process of obtaining) a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of research experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must demonstrate a willingness and ability to adapt and acquire new techniques and skills to align with shifting research priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a part of a research team.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Application materials must state qualifications or if pending upon submission.