Job Description

Staff Research Associate, Neuroscience (9613C) 78389

About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The Department of Neuroscience launched in July 2024, and will advance the understanding of brain, mind, and behavior through research, education and training. Our faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and postdoctoral researchers study how the brain functions in health and disease, how it generates behavior and thought, and how it computes. We investigate the nervous system on levels ranging from molecules and cells, to neural circuits and systems, to behavior and cognition, to neural computation. We also develop neurotechnology and explore the impacts of neuroscience on society.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is June 2, 2025

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the lab PI and senior lab staff, assist in recruiting and managing research participants.
• Under the direction of the lab PI and senior lab staff, assist with collecting functional MRI data from human participants, using the MRI machines installed in the Henry H. Wheeler Brain Imaging Center.
• Assist the lab PI and senior lab staff in performing computer programming necessary to support the human experiments (e.g., the implementation of appropriate stimuli and tasks).
• Assist the lab PI and senior lab staff in statistical analysis of the collected data. Collects fMRI and other types of cognitive neuroscience data, prepare experimental stimuli and tasks, pre-process data, model data, and prepare project summaries.
• Perform general laboratory tasks that may be assigned such as ordering supplies, cleaning the lab, and so on. Responsible for general paperwork, purchasing and reimbursement, subject coordination and payment; and any other general laboratory tasks that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and reliably
• Detail-oriented & good record-keeping skills
• Good interpersonal skills and communication ability
• Familiarity with python or other advanced programming languages
• BA or BS in neuroscience, computer science, or engineering related fields and/or equivalent experience/training

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fMRI experiments and data processing
• Experience with statistics and statistical software
• Demonstrated familiarity/skills with Linux

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time career position.

This position is eligible for the full range of UC benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly rate that the University expects to pay for this position is $26.52 (step 1).

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at:

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Misconduct Disclosure

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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