Morrison Lab – Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist

Application Window

Open date: September 3, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Sep 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Mar 3, 2028 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

Morrison Lab – Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist

The Morrison Lab is seeking a Junior, Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist. The candidate will conduct full-time, specialized clinical imaging research at the intersection of MRI and neuromodulation, develop AI tools for clinical imaging applications in neuromodulation, lead and contribute to manuscript preparation, scientific writing, and dissemination of research findings at international conferences, and contribute to a multidisciplinary research team and collaborate closely with clinical collaborators.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in a related science (bioengineering, computer engineering, or related discipline), or at least four years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) with three or more years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Full rank must possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of research experience.
• Applicants must meet all the qualifications by the time of hire.
• Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in machine learning and AI tool development.
• Prior medical imaging research experience.
• Prior experience working with clinical teams and clinical imaging systems.
• Independent specialized research.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000-$201,700.

Please click here to apply with a cover letter and CV. In the cover letter, please provide your GitHub URL.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter - In the cover letter, please provide your GitHub URL.
• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

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.

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.

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.

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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

San Francisco, CA