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Staff Research Associate - Radiology (Part-Time)

University of California - San Francisco

30.41

United States, California, San Francisco

185 Berry Street (Show on map)

Aug 24, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Research Associate position in the area of PET image analysis is available within the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging.

Under general supervision and guidance from the supervisor, Dr. Youngho Seo, the successful candidate will perform PET image data analysis focusing on evaluating metabolic or other functional changes in the brain for neurological or neuropsychiatric disorders. The candidate will implement community-standard brain PET image analysis methods, evaluate the robustness of the analysis pipeline, and provide the image analysis. The candidate will also perform drafting journal manuscripts for any publishable results from the data analysis.

The Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging at UCSF combines clinical excellence, cutting-edge research, and outstanding education in a leading academic health sciences institution.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
50	Yes	Under direct supervision and guidance from the supervisor, perform: PET image data analysis
25	Yes	Under direct supervision and guidance, perform data correlation with Known outcomes and symptoms
25	Yes	Under direct supervision and guidance, perform: Drafting of journal manuscript Drafting of abstract and presentation for scientific meetings Drafting figures and tables summarizing the study findings
100%		(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS in a related science (neuroscience or neuroimaging); and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous exposure to biomedical imaging or radiation research
Experience with scientific publication
Demonstrated record of reliability and excellent attendance to details

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working as a collaborative research team member
Proven record of timely communications
Experience in extensive preclinical or clinical biomedical research
Ability to analyze imaging data
Knowledge of image analysis software

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS in a related science (neuroscience or neuroimaging); and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous exposure to biomedical imaging or radiation research
Experience with scientific publication
Demonstrated record of reliability and excellent attendance to details

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working as a collaborative research team member
Proven record of timely communications
Experience in extensive preclinical or clinical biomedical research
Ability to analyze imaging data
Knowledge of image analysis software