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Staff Research Associate III (9611C) 2161 - 2161
University of California Berkeley
Staff Research Associate III (9611C) 2161 - 2161
University of California Berkeley
 Staff Research Associate III (9611C) 2161 - 2161 The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley's culture of openness, freedom and acceptanceacademic and artistic, political and culturalmake it a very special place for students, faculty and staff. Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: October 30, 2019 Departmental Overview The Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute at the University of California, Berkeley, was established to integrate neuroscience faculty across the University. The broad goal is to use the power of diverse research approaches to address central questions in neuroscience. The faculty of the Institute include over 65 researchers with state-of-the-art laboratories from the Departments of Molecular and Cell Biology, Psychology, Physics, and Integrative Biology in the College of Letters and Sciences; the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Biomolecular Engineering and Chemistry in the College of Chemistry, the Department of Environmental Science Policy and Management in the College of Natural Resources; the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute; the School of Public Health; Departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and Bioengineering in the College of Engineering; the School of Optometry's Program in Vision Sciences; and the Haas School of Business. The Institute also administers the Graduate Program in Neuroscience. Students admitted to the program may work with any of the Neuroscience PhD Program Faculty and are fully supported for the duration of their graduate work. The incumbent will be responsible for working as part of a team of researchers to use neuroimaging to detect early abnormal changes in the brain related to Alzheimer's disease. This includes developing in-house methodological tools for analyzing thousands of brain imaging scans (MRI and PET) acquired at clinical sites across the United States to create numerical summary data that reflects pathological changes that occur in AD. This individual will use this numerical summary data to test specific hypotheses about what changes in brain pathology and structure occur in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease, and how these changes related to cognition in normal aging and dementia. Additional responsibilities include organizing numerical data and image data so that it can be shared with neuroscience researchers on an international level. The supervision of 3 or more Staff Research Associates is a responsibility in this role. Finally, this individual will be involved in keeping track of detailed budgets, carrying out regulatory reporting, and communicating with clinical MRI and PET imaging sites across the United States in order to harmonize MRI and PET acquisition and analysis, and facilitate data sharing. Responsibilities Required Qualifications Two years of relevant management experience or an equivalent combination of education (public health, neuroscience, bioengineering, statistics, psychology) and experience. Familiarity with spreadsheets, database software, and presentation software (e.g. Excel, Powerpoint). Familiarity with institutional and governmental regulations and guidelines related to clinical research including the elements of Good Clinical Practices. Demonstrated knowledge of scientific principles. Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize and organize a high volume workload and changing priorities. Ability to analyze financial information. Education/Training in relevant discipline such as neuroscience, public health, psychology, nursing, or another related field of science (e.g., biological sciences, statistics, or another relevant clinical discipline). Preferred Qualifications Experience with neuroimaging data (MRI, PET) and/or Alzheimer's disease, especially within a multi-site research and/or clinical trial environment. A minimum of two years of relevant clinical research and/or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html How to Apply Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California 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, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=2161&PostingSeq=1 Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-67d8b7436e952640ae22a211de40901d
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The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus - envisioned as a "City of Learning" - was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and social well-being of the Bay Area, California, and the nation.
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