Junior Research Specialist - Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Jiam Lab)

Application Window Open date: September 21, 2026 Next review date: Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Mar 21, 2028 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 Research Specialist - Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Jiam Lab) The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a Junior Research Specialist. Appointees in the Specialist series will be expected to engage in specialized research and professional activities, and do not have teaching responsibility. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions and may participate in University and Public Service. Candidates interested in working in the lab for at least two years are preferred. Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a bachelor's degree, preferable in a scientific discipline or at least four years of research experience. Applicant's materials must list qualifications upon submission. Applicants must have obtained the degree requirement for the junior rank by the time of hire. Our laboratory studies hearing in humans and computational science. The ideal candidate will have prior research experience in biological/biomedical sciences or related fields, especially related to hearing, deafness, cochlear implantation, computer science, and auditory development. Job duties include database management, IRB compliance, subject tracking, data analysis, and subject recruitment and stewardship. Prior experience with statistical analysis and manuscript writing is preferable as well. Finally, this position is best suited for someone with enthusiasm for research and translating research findings into clinical applications. See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000 - $60,700. Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Must list previous research experience and GPA on CV. Cover Letter Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) List of Prior Coursework 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. UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community. 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, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy APM - 035: Affidative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Job location San Francisco, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - San Francisco