Junior Specialist – Hervey-Jumper lab Full-time

Junior Specialist – Hervey-Jumper Lab

Job #JPF06044

Neurological Surgery / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE / UC San Francisco

Application Window

Open date: April 21, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Oct 21, 2027 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 Specialist – Hervey-Jumper Lab

Under the supervision of a Principal Investigator (PI), the Junior Specialist will contribute to ongoing research studies focused on neurological disorders. The incumbent will assist with study coordination, data collection and management, human and preclinical experiments, and research operations, while gaining training and experience in translational research methodologies.

Responsibilities may include assisting with single- or multi-site clinical studies; supporting patient recruitment, enrollment, and retention; collecting and interpreting data; delivering speech and cognition testing; maintaining study databases; ensuring protocol compliance; and contributing to data analysis and dissemination of findings.

The Junior Specialist will also have opportunities to contribute to abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations, and to participate in collaborative research activities within the department.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. in neuroscience, animal science, biology, microbiology, cancer biology, computer science, or related field or at least four years of research experience.
• Proficiency / ability to learn database management software, such as RedCap.
• Proven track record of delivering data projects on time and ready for use.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
• Applicants must meet the required qualifications by time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience abstracting data from medical records and transferring it to data collection forms or directly into databases.
• Experience with working with patients or study subjects.
• Demonstrated proficiency with medical terminology.
• Previous experience/expertise in Python or Matlab programming preferred.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 – $58,600.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

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: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job Location

San Francisco, CA