Staff Research Associate - Radiology
University Of California San Francisco Foundation
San Francisco, CA · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
The study will be using magnetic resonance (MR), spectroscopy (MRS), and imaging (MRI) to monitor normal and abnormal neonatal brain maturation with the long-term goal of understanding the anatomical and functional growth of the developing brain.
The MRS and MRI studies will be complemented with established and ongoing cell and molecular biological methods performed by collaborators in the study.
The Staff Research Associate (SRA) will be primarily involved in assisting the imaging scans at the hospital, data collection and storage, and helping collaborators and group members in data analyses. The position will also include some administrative work to aid the smooth operation of the lab. Duties include aiding in lab organization, order placement, and participating in the general care and maintenance of the equipment.
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Essential Function (Yes/No )
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
25
Yes Under supervision, assisting in imaging and custom spectroscopy acquisitions by identifying consistent regions of interests and prescription for the technologists during the imaging exam.
20 Yes Under supervision, Image processing using custom-built pipelines and open-source packages
10 Yes Under supervision, perform data analysis of MR data using statistical packages such as R or Matlab
5 Yes Assisting nurses and technicians in the imaging suite, i.e. moving equipment and help maintaining proper workflow.
10 Yes Under supervision:
Routine maintenance of existing databases
Build and optimize computer scripts for data collection and storage
10 Yes Assisting collaborators and other group members in obtaining and sorting data from our existing database
10 Yes Administrative tasks
Ordering lab supplies
Inventory of lab supplies
Scheduling and organizing maintenance and repair of lab equipment
10 Yes Assisting patient scheduling and consent by facilitating between the study team and the scheduler
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Required Qualifications:
BA/BS in biological/related science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong and proficient computer skills working with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and prior experience working, maintaining on databases
Demonstrated record of reliability and excellent attendance
Excellent organizational skills shown by the ability to set priorities, multi-task and work independently to meet various deadlines; and interpersonal skills dealing with a diverse group level of staff
Possess basic related scientific techniques, procedures and safety as learned from an academic laboratory or field experimental experience.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills; and familiarity with medical imaging and image processing
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working or familiarity with magnetic resonance (MR), spectroscopy (MRS), and imaging (MRI)