Professional Research Positions | Department of Neurology

About the role

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 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.

Application Requirements

• 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)

Application Instructions

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05600, with a CV, cover letter, statement of research, and three references.

Salary Range

A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,400-$248,400.

Application Deadline

Final date: Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

PRIDE Values and Principles of Community

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.

Finalist Requirements

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.