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Neuro-Memory and Aging
Full Time
83945BR
Job Summary
**This is a contracted position and will end on 1/3/2026
The Data Administrator will work with behavioral and neuroimaging databases from the ALBA Lab and Memory and Aging Center, which involves the decline of language and cognitive abilities in individuals with neurogenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Primary Progressive Aphasia. Under direct supervision of Dr. Jet Vonk, the Database Administrator will acquire skills and knowledge of professional concepts in research data analysis in dementia and dyslexia research, including automated speech analysis. The Database Administrator learns to use professional concepts and best practices in maintaining research databases. Working on problems of limited scope, normally receives detailed instruction on work assignments and primarily works with other members in the incumbent's unit. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $69,700 - $100,600 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Department Description
The ALBA Language Neurobiology laboratory, directed by Dr. Maria Luisa Gorno Tempini, studies how language is organized into brain networks across the lifespan. The ALBA Language Neurobiology laboratory is part of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, an NIA-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Center working to translate research science into improved diagnosis and care for people with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease and related diseases, as well as to find a treatment or prevention. The ALBA team consists of clinicians, scientists, and engineers with expertise in behavioral neurology, cognitive neuroscience, speech-language pathology, neurodevelopment and advanced neuroimaging techniques. Our group studies how language skills and brain regions are impacted by neurological conditions and how they reorganize in response. This Data Analyst position is focused on Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), which is a neurodegenerative syndrome in which communication abilities become progressively impaired, and dyslexia. We aim to identify sensitive linguistic, cognitive, motor or neuroimaging biomarkers of this syndrome. We use multimodal imaging to predict longitudinal disease progression in the brain and track the progression of symptoms.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- Minimum 2 years of related experience
- Basic database management operations.
- Acquiring statistical analysis, systems programming, and database design skills to perform research analysis duties.
- Ability to effectively manage time and see assigned parts of projects through to completion on deadline.
- Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, service orientation, active listening, effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
- Basic knowledge of statistics and machine-learning
- Basic programming skills in R, SPSS, Python or MATLAB
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Basic knowledge of mixed effects models and Structural Equation Modeling
- Basic knowledge of automated speech analysis tools including Whisper OpenAI and spaCy
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
007176 DATABASE ADM 2
Job Category
Clinical Systems / IT Professionals, Professional (Non-Clinical)
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Contract
Percentage
100%
Appointment End Date
03-Jan-2026
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
China Basin (SF)
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Mon-Fri 9-5.30
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.
Salary : $69,700 - $100,600
