Laboratory Specialist

Position Description Junior Specialist Position – Ash Laboratory The Ash Lab in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF is currently seeking a Junior Specialist position. This is an entry‑level position to perform neuroscience research experiments, including EEG experiments, analyze data, write manuscripts, review scientific literature, present results, and contribute intellectually to the lab. The Specialist series is for academic appointees engaged in specialized research, professional activity, and University and/or public service, who do not have any formal teaching responsibilities. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions to the research enterprise of the University and to achieve recognition in the professional and scientific community. Specialists may participate in University and/or public service depending upon funding source and the duties required by the job description for the position. Required Qualifications Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience. Biology and neuroscience knowledge base. Skills with electrophysiology. Proficient in MATLAB or Python programming language. Experience with human electrophysiology techniques. See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600. Document Requirements Curriculum Vitae – CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). 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: Afflative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment San Francisco, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr