Data Scientist

Neuro-Memory and Aging

Full Time

87777BR

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of Dr. Jet Vonk (PhD PhD), the Data Scientist will analyze and interpret research datasets for ongoing Vonk Lab projects with a focus on cognitive tests, connected speech samples, and neuroimaging data. The Data Scientist will primarily work with databases that involve the decline of language and cognitive abilities in individuals with neurogenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Primary Progressive Aphasia. They will be using statistical software to generate clear reports, tables, and figures for manuscripts and presentations. The Data Scientist will support manuscript development through figure creation, write-up support, and revisions, and will collaborate with internal team members as well as UCSF and external collaborators to process, clean, and analyze shared datasets as needed. They will also develop, document, and maintain analysis code and utilities, manage active coding pipelines, and ensure data integrity, secure handling, and compliance when working with databases and data repositories. Additionally, the Data Scientist will aid building automated quality-check workflows for audio transcription files and supporting multilingual (including Chinese-language) audio/text processing pipelines.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $63,700 - $84,000 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

**Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are currently subject to negotiation with the appropriate union

Department Description

The Vonk Lab is based in the UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center within the Department of Neurology and focuses on developing and validating speech- and language-based biomarkers for neurodegenerative disease. Our work integrates linguistics, epidemiology, cognitive neuroscience, and computational methods to improve early detection, differential diagnosis, and longitudinal monitoring of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia, including primary progressive aphasia. We work with large, multimodal research datasets (speech/audio, transcripts, cognitive and clinical measures, and neuroimaging/biomarkers) and collaborate closely with clinicians and research teams across UCSF and external consortia. The Vonk lab values rigorous, reproducible data science, clear communication of results, and an inclusive, team-oriented research environment.

Required Qualifications

• BA degree In Data Science or related area
• Acquiring knowledge of research function.
• Acquiring ability to perform research analysis duties.
• Acquiring statistical analysis, systems programming, and database design skills to perform research analysis duties. Ability to effectively manage time and see assigned parts of projects through to completion on deadline.
• Basic consultation and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and machine-learning
• Basic programming skills in R and/or Python
• Basic knowledge of mixed effects models

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science (or related area).
• Native speaker of Mandarin and/or Cantonese
• Basic knowledge of linguistics
• Basic knowledge of dementia

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

006255 RSCH DATA ANL 1

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

3 Days Onsite Required