Professional Research Positions | Department of Neurology

Open date: May 22, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Apr 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 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

Professional Research Positions | Department of Neurology

The Department of Neurology at UCSF is recruiting for positions at the Assistant, Associate, and full ranks of the Professional Research series. This role is expected to provide research expertise in neuroimaging, statistical genetics, data generation and analysis, bioinformatics, machine learning, or other areas related areas to Neurology and Neuroscience. Appointees to the Professional Research series are eligible for Principal Investigator (PI) status and are expected to engage in -- or be working toward -- an independent research program and do not have teaching responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a doctoral degree or equivalent and demonstrate unique and essential research expertise in Neurology and/or Neuroscience by the time of hire. Candidate's CV must state required degree (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include postdoctoral training in a Neurology- or Neuroscience-related program, experience as a PI, and/or a demonstrable record of independent, funded research.

Please apply online at , 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 $93,400-$248,400.

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

• 3 required (contact information only)

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: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment


Job location


San Francisco, CA