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Junior Specialist / Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences - Ann S. Bowers Women's Brain Health Initiative

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Position Number: 6971071
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Junior Specialist / Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences - Ann S. Bowers Women's Brain Health Initiative

University of California Santa Barbara

Position overview
Salary range: A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% is $56,300 to $72,500 annually. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: May 1, 2026 or later Position duration: This will be a one-year position with a comprehensive benefits package with the possibility of renewal. Continuation beyond one year will be based on performance and availability of funding. Application Window

Open date: March 3, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Dec 1, 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

The Junior Specialist provides support for running complex human subjects research protocols. They will play a central role in large-scale multi-site projects that seek to understand how hormones shape brain structure and function across the lifespan. Within these projects, the applicant will work in a team environment with a multi-disciplinary group of faculty and trainees from psychology, neuroscience, and engineering. Primary responsibilities include collection, management, processing, and analysis of high-dimensional imaging data, biofluids, and neuropsychological assessments. Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on the successful candidate's skills and interests.

Department: https://psych.ucsb.edu/

Program: https://wbhi.ucsb.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have completed or be currently enrolled in a BA or BS program in psychology, engineering, statistics, computational neuroscience or a related field at the time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

-Applicants must have their bachelors degree conferred by the start date of the position.
-One to two years experience with human subjects research, including working with community based participants that require excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with neuroimaging tools (e.g. SPM, AFNI, FSL) and/or basic wet lab skills is strongly preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

Applicants that are chosen for an interview will have their references contacted after the interview
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03069

Help contact: pamelawilks@ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara

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.
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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.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03069