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Department Description:
The ALBA Language Neurobiology laboratory, directed by Dr. Maria Luisa Gorno Tempini, studies how language is organized into brain networks across the lifespan. The ALBA Language Neurobiology laboratory is part of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, an NIA-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Center working to translate research science into improved diagnosis and care for people with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease and related diseases, as well as to find a treatment or prevention. The ALBA team consists of clinicians, scientists, and engineers with expertise in behavioral neurology, cognitive neuroscience, speech-language pathology, neurodevelopment and advanced neuroimaging techniques. Our group studies how language skills and brain regions are impacted by neurological conditions and how they reorganize in response. This Data Analyst position is focused on Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), which is a neurodegenerative syndrome in which communication abilities become progressively impaired. We aim to identify sensitive linguistic, cognitive, motor or neuroimaging biomarkers of this syndrome. We use multimodal imaging to predict longitudinal disease progression in the brain and track the progression of symptoms.
Job Summary:
**This is a contracted position and will end on 3/1/2027
The Data Administrator will work with behavioral and neuroimaging databases from the ALBA Lab and Memory and Aging Center, which involves the decline of language and cognitive abilities in individuals with neurogenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Primary Progressive Aphasia. Under direct supervision of Dr. Jet Vonk, the Database Administrator will acquire skills and knowledge of professional concepts in research data analysis in dementia research, including automated speech analysis. The Database Administrator learns to use professional concepts and best practices in maintaining research databases. Working on problems of limited scope, normally receives detailed instruction on work assignments and primarily works with other members in the incumbent's unit. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Uses professional concepts, industry standards, and best practices in maintaining databases. Demonstrates functional proficiency / fluency. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate course of action. Applies campus / medical center / OP policies and procedures to resolve a variety of database issues. Works on database problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
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 $71,994.24 - $154,595.52 (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
Responsibilities
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
10
Under general supervision, applies professional database concepts, resolves basic procedural and technical issues in the context of department policies and procedures.
10
Works on database-related issues and projects of moderate scope taking in numerous business practice and technical considerations, applying defined IT procedures and practices to database projects.
10
May interact with both members internal and external to their unit.
10
Works on moderately sized databases with multiple tables and end users using basic database design and programming techniques.
10
Implements performance tuning techniques including indexes and advanced SQL syntax.
10
Maintains security and integrity controls.
20
Monitors policies, procedures and standards relating to database management.
20
Assists with implementing enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system.
100%
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area
• Minimum 1 year of related experience
• Knowledge of database management systems and standards
• Knowledge relating to capacity planning and interface specifications.
• Knowledgeable about professional approaches and relevant standards and technology for management of unstructured data such as text and images.
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making; problem identification and resolution; identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance through application configuration and programming techniques.
• Has effective written / verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates reasoning and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, service orientation, active listening, effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Basic programming skills in bash, R, Python or MATLAB
• Knowledge of RedCap utilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Basic knowledge of automated speech analysis tools including Whisper OpenAI and spaCy

About Us
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 here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
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Salary Information
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.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html