Neuropathology Research Lead - Brain Health Accelerator

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for the Neuropathology Research Center Administrator within the Brain Health Accelerator Initiative. The role will manage center operations, finance, HR, facilities, and regulatory compliance, reporting to the PI/Center Director and BHA leadership.

Responsibilities include coordinating budgets, hiring, and external partnerships to advance neurodegenerative disease research.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience coordinating budgets and HR in research/clinical environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory approvals and ethics processes (IRB).
• Strong cross‑functional and external collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers all finances, HR, facilities, and business operations for the center.
• Manages budgets and funding from federal and private sources.
• Serves as liaison to Department business office, School of Medicine, and external agencies.
• Oversees laboratory safety, facility logistics, and donor consents procedures.
• Drives development of conferences, training programs, and community initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

HR coordination

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

REDCap

AWS

Data management

Job description

UC San Diego invites applications for the Neuropathology Research Center Administrator within the Brain Health Accelerator Initiative. The role will manage center operations, finance, HR, facilities, and regulatory compliance, reporting to the PI/Center Director and BHA leadership.

Responsibilities include coordinating budgets, hiring, and external partnerships to advance neurodegenerative disease research.