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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.

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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.