What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEATLabs Research Associate I - Psychiatry - 139470 position at San Diego Supercomputer Center?
Payroll Title
SRA 1
Department
PSYCHIATRY
Hiring Pay Scale
$28.69 - $29.36 / Hour
Worksite
Campus
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
100%
Union
RX Contract
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday
#139470 NEATLabs Research Associate I - Psychiatry
Filing Deadline: Fri 5/8/2026
Apply Now
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to Psychiatry Department Staff Only.
Description
UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.
This project at the Neural Engineering & Translation Labs (NEATLabs) is investigating digital neurocognitive assessments paired with electroencephalography (EEG) and mobile digital interventions in psychiatric populations, particularly depression. The primary goal is to assess behavioral, cognitive and neural difference in humans across the lifespan, as well as advance novel personalized therapeutics that integrate brain stimulation (TMS) and machine learning. The project will help identify and characterize the specific cognitive, behavioral, electrophysiological, and functional brain changes that affect mental health and can be optimized to enhance wellbeing.
Under supervision, the Staff Research Associate I will assist in the routine tasks of data collection and maintenance associated with quality data acquisition in both lab and clinic settings within the Department of Psychiatry. Other important tasks include assisting with human subjects recruitment, enrollment and study participation; survey based assessments; standardized interviews; EEG set-up and recording; MRI set-up and recording; brain stimulation set-up and recording; and implementation and monitoring of digital interventions. The incumbent will assist with recruiting through flyers; participant scheduling and progress check-ins under PI supervision; and assist with study data organization and management. The incumbent will also assist with lab management activities, including managing purchasing of lab supplies needed for the research project; managing human subjects compensation; assist the PI with IRB submissions, revisions, and annual continuing reviews; training, orientation, and oversight of junior lab members; and assist with other project and miscellaneous tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Annual Full Pay Range: $59,905 - $71,451 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $28.69 - $34.22
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Apply Now
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
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.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
SRA 1
Department
PSYCHIATRY
Hiring Pay Scale
$28.69 - $29.36 / Hour
Worksite
Campus
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
100%
Union
RX Contract
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday
#139470 NEATLabs Research Associate I - Psychiatry
Filing Deadline: Fri 5/8/2026
Apply Now
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to Psychiatry Department Staff Only.
Description
UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.
This project at the Neural Engineering & Translation Labs (NEATLabs) is investigating digital neurocognitive assessments paired with electroencephalography (EEG) and mobile digital interventions in psychiatric populations, particularly depression. The primary goal is to assess behavioral, cognitive and neural difference in humans across the lifespan, as well as advance novel personalized therapeutics that integrate brain stimulation (TMS) and machine learning. The project will help identify and characterize the specific cognitive, behavioral, electrophysiological, and functional brain changes that affect mental health and can be optimized to enhance wellbeing.
Under supervision, the Staff Research Associate I will assist in the routine tasks of data collection and maintenance associated with quality data acquisition in both lab and clinic settings within the Department of Psychiatry. Other important tasks include assisting with human subjects recruitment, enrollment and study participation; survey based assessments; standardized interviews; EEG set-up and recording; MRI set-up and recording; brain stimulation set-up and recording; and implementation and monitoring of digital interventions. The incumbent will assist with recruiting through flyers; participant scheduling and progress check-ins under PI supervision; and assist with study data organization and management. The incumbent will also assist with lab management activities, including managing purchasing of lab supplies needed for the research project; managing human subjects compensation; assist the PI with IRB submissions, revisions, and annual continuing reviews; training, orientation, and oversight of junior lab members; and assist with other project and miscellaneous tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Theoretical knowledge in neurosciences, biology, physiology, or a related field.
- MRI Safety Training Certification. Completion of UCSD MRI Safety Lecture and completion of annual on-line safety quiz to maintain certification status.
- Familiarity with cognitive testing techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal skills needed in interactions with patients, including appropriate interview techniques, diplomacy and confidentiality.
- Highly self-motivated and reliable, able to solve problems independently and with initiative.
- Organizational, scheduling, and record keeping skills.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with Human Subjects requirements.
- Demonstrated experience interacting effectively with co-workers as well as subjects.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Strong general computer skills, including familiarity with common programs, such as Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic MATLAB.
- Specific computer experience using Excel, Word, or similar programs.
- Specific experience in scientific presentations and manuscript writing.
- Familiarity with EEG and brain stimulation techniques.
- Ability to assist with organizing and maintaining test records for subjects including survey data, cognitive data and EEG data.
- Familiarity with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
- Familiarity with Neuro-navigation i.e., targeting specific brain areas for brain stimulation.
- Experience with clinical trial procedures such as randomization, blinding etc.
- Experience recruiting and enrolling subjects interested in NEATLabs studies through partnering clinics, Research Match, and the UCHealth EPIC database.
- Familiarity with wearable setups and monitoring, including smartwatches like FitBit and Galaxy watches and Oura rings.
- Experience with managing Human Subjects Compensation and submitting receipts within Concur or similar systems.
- Experience with submitting, revising, and maintaining IRB protocols.
- Experience with submitting annual continuing review materials for IRBs.
- Experience with submitting grant progress reports.
- Experience providing training, orientation, and oversight of junior lab members.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and evenings as needed.
- Must have reliable mode of transportation.
- Must be able to work near a strong magnetic field.
Annual Full Pay Range: $59,905 - $71,451 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $28.69 - $34.22
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Apply Now
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
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.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
- "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Salary : $59,905 - $71,451