Job Details

Junior Specialist /Neuroimaging Data Analyst in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences – Ann S. Bowers Women's Brain Health Initiative

Santa Barbara, CA · Full time

Job #JPF02974

• Psychological and Brain Sciences / College of Letters & Science – Mathematical, Life, and Physical Sciences / UC Santa Barbara

Position overview

Salary range:A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% is $54,400 to $60,000 annually.
Percent time:100%
Anticipated start: July 1, 2025 or later
Position duration:This will be a one-year position with a comprehensive benefits package with the possibility of renewal. Continuation beyond one year will be based on performance and availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date:May 9, 2025
Next review date: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:Monday, Dec 15, 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

The Junior Specialist provides support for managing and analyzing neuroimaging data. They will play a central role in large-scale projects that seek to understand how hormones shape brain structure and function across the lifespan. Within these projects, the applicant will work in a team environment with a multi-disciplinary group of faculty and trainees from psychology, neuroscience, and engineering. Primary responsibilities include management, processing, and analysis of high-dimensional imaging data. Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on the successful candidate's skills and interests.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications(required at time of application)
  • Applicants must have completed or be currently enrolled in a BA or BS program in psychology, engineering, statistics, computational neuroscience or a related field at the time of application.
• Additional qualifications(required at time of start)
  • Applicants must have their bachelors degree conferred by the start date of the position.
  • One to two years experience with human subjects research, including working with community based participants that require excellent interpersonal skills.
• Preferred qualifications
  • Program and data analysis skills are strongly preferred, including Python, linux/bash, and R. Experience with neuroimaging tools (SPM, AFNI, FSL) is also strongly preferred.

Application Requirements

• Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
• Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Applicants that are chosen for an interview will have their references contacted after the interview

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.