Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist in deep learning and functional neuroimaging - Di Ianni Lab

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic lab at the forefront of neurotechnology research! This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in deep learning and functional neuroimaging. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and receive mentorship to enhance your research skills and career development. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in programming and machine learning, along with excellent communication skills. If you're passionate about advancing neuroimaging technologies, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience with programming languages and machine learning models is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and train models for functional ultrasound imaging data.
• Assist in manuscript preparation and manage lab operations.

Skills

Python

Matlab

R

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Bio/Biomedical Engineering

Master's Degree in Neuroscience

Relevant Field Degree

Job description

Application Window

Open date: April 30, 2024

Most recent review date: Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 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: Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 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

Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist in deep learning and functional neuroimaging - Di Ianni Lab

Department of Psychiatry

University of California, San Francisco

The Di Ianni Lab at UCSF (https://diiannilab.ucsf.edu) is seeking a highly motivated Junior/Assistant/Associate 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 neurointervention.

We are looking for a candidate to work on a project involving deep learning processing of functional ultrasound imaging data (see our recent paper for further information: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9247015/). The candidate will be expected to develop and train new models and to perform experiments to validate the performance of the neuroimaging methods. Additionally, 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.


• Specialist at the Associate rank must possess (or be in process of obtaining) a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of relevant experience.


• 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 programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab, R) is required.


• Prior experience with machine learning/deep learning models is required.


• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.


• 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.


• Candidate's CV must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with rodent handling is preferred.


• Prior experience with ultrasound research scanners is preferred.


• Prior experience with medical imaging modalities is preferred.

Please apply online https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05059, with a CV and three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300-$82,100.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Job location

San Francisco, CA