Position Overview
A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100 is $56,300 to $72,500 annually.
Percent Time 100
Anticipated Start May 1, 2026 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 March 3, 2026
Next Review Date Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final Date Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM 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 running complex human subjects research protocols. They will play a central role in large-scale multi-site 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
• Collection management • Processing and analysis of high-dimensional imaging data • Biofluids • Neuropsychological assessments
Additional Responsibilities
Will be assigned based on the successful candidates skills and interests.
Department https://psych.ucsb.edu
Program https://wbhi.ucsb.edu
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 of experience with human subjects research, including working with community-based participants, that require excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with neuroimaging tools (e.g., SPM, AFNI, FSL) and/or basic wet lab skills is strongly preferred.
Application Requirements
Document Requirements
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. • Cover Letter • Reference Requirements
Three required contact information only.
Applicants that are chosen for an interview will have their references contacted after the interview.
Apply Link https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03069
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.
Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicants 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.
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Job Location Santa Barbara, CA
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