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Position overview Salary range: A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% is $54,400 to $60,000 annually. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: July 1, 2025 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: May 9, 2025 Next review date: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Dec 15, 2025 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 managing and analyzing neuroimaging data. They will play a central role in large-scale 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 management, processing, and analysis of high-dimensional imaging data. Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on the successful candidate's skills and interests. 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 Program and data analysis skills are strongly preferred, including Python, linux/bash, and R. Experience with neuroimaging tools (SPM, AFNI, FSL) is also 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: 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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal 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 or discrimination, dishonesty or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health 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. Job location Santa Barbara, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Santa Barbara

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