What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arnaout Lab - Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist position at University of California, San Francisco?
Position Description
Spring 2026 Project Manager, Data Science - 2 Specialists Positions in the Arnaout Team
The Arnaout Lab is now recruiting for a Specialist at the Junior, Assistant, or Associate rank. This position will carry out grant-funded research to study computational imaging and related biosignals. The successful applicant will work with the PI under direct supervision in designing, testing, and validating algorithms and machine learning models for data analysis, providing data visualization of analyzed results, for various ongoing life sciences projects. The successful applicant will use professional bioinformatics concepts, and assist in additional analyses as needed to achieve research objectives.
Required qualifications: Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of relevant 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 3 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 in the relevant specialization. Knowledge of bioinformatics methods, databases, data structures. Self motivated, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate strong organizational and problem solving skills. Team player with interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Fluency in Python. Working knowledge of biostatistics and basic statistical testing. Expertise in machine learning techniques such as convolutional neural networks, recursive neural networks, LSTMs, random forests. Interest in applying computational analysis to life sciences data. High integrity and professionalism to work with patient data in a HIPPA-compliant and morally and ethically responsible manner.
Preferred qualifications: Working project management skills. Working knowledge of applications programming and web development. Industry experience in data science, specifically with cutting-edge machine learning approaches to data analysis (1 year minimum; 2-3 years preferred).
Appointees in the Specialist series will be expected to engage in specialized research, professional activities and do not have teaching responsibilities. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions, and may participate in University and Public Service. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout the recruitment period. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training.
Please apply here . Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$88,000.
Document 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.
Spring 2026 Project Manager, Data Science - 2 Specialists Positions in the Arnaout Team
The Arnaout Lab is now recruiting for a Specialist at the Junior, Assistant, or Associate rank. This position will carry out grant-funded research to study computational imaging and related biosignals. The successful applicant will work with the PI under direct supervision in designing, testing, and validating algorithms and machine learning models for data analysis, providing data visualization of analyzed results, for various ongoing life sciences projects. The successful applicant will use professional bioinformatics concepts, and assist in additional analyses as needed to achieve research objectives.
Required qualifications: Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of relevant 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 3 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 in the relevant specialization. Knowledge of bioinformatics methods, databases, data structures. Self motivated, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate strong organizational and problem solving skills. Team player with interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Fluency in Python. Working knowledge of biostatistics and basic statistical testing. Expertise in machine learning techniques such as convolutional neural networks, recursive neural networks, LSTMs, random forests. Interest in applying computational analysis to life sciences data. High integrity and professionalism to work with patient data in a HIPPA-compliant and morally and ethically responsible manner.
Preferred qualifications: Working project management skills. Working knowledge of applications programming and web development. Industry experience in data science, specifically with cutting-edge machine learning approaches to data analysis (1 year minimum; 2-3 years preferred).
Appointees in the Specialist series will be expected to engage in specialized research, professional activities and do not have teaching responsibilities. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions, and may participate in University and Public Service. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout the recruitment period. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training.
Please apply here . Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$88,000.
Document Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
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
Salary : $55,000 - $88,000