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Assistant Specialist- Lee Lab
Department of Psychiatry
University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Psychiatry is now recruiting an Assistant Specialist. Under the general direction of Dr. Lee, the person in this role will contribute to scientific-research programs and research-projects for the UCSF OCD Program relating to using imaging to better understand the effects of neuromodulation to treat refractory obsessive-compulsive. We seek an assistant specialist who will assist in the acquisition of human brain imaging data and data analysis, and assist with regulatory aspects of various projects.

Responsibilities will include: Contributing to the progress of research processes/strategies; imaging data management; imaging analysis; contribution to regulatory submissions to IRB and FDA; communication with collaborators (industrial and nonindustrial); assist with patient recruitment, communication, and management throughout the trial; contribute materials to grant submissions; prepare conference presentations and academic publications.

Required Qualifications:

• Assistant Specialist- A master’s degree (or equivalent degree) OR a bachelor’s degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Knowledge of clinical research, imaging signal pre and post-processing.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the design and successful completion and troubleshooting of experiments, data analysis and reporting.
• Be an innovative and "out-of-the box" thinker who excels in novel discoveries in multidisciplinary fields.
• Proven skills and experience in independently resolving broad problems that may arise in collection or analysis of laboratory data.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff; technical, students, faculty and administrators.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization and to external research and education audiences.
• Proven ability to successfully work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrate high integrity
• Candidate's must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment. Application materials must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Independent specialized research

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05326, with a CV, cover letter, statement of research, and three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $59,200-$65,900.

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.