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Assistant/Associate/Full Project Scientist - Neuroscience MR-Imaging - Feinberg
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Position Overview
Assistant/Associate/Full Project Scientist – Neuroscience MR‑Imaging, Feinberg Lab – Department of Neuroscience, University of California, Berkeley, California.
Salary range:
Minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. Current base salary range: $89,000 – $145,700. Off‑scale salaries may be offered to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time:
100% –
Anticipated start:
Fall 2025/Winter 2026 –
Position duration:
One year with possibility of extension based on performance and funding.
Application Window:
Open date:
December 19, 2025 –
Next review date:
Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date for full consideration.
Final date:
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date; those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description The Department of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for Assistant/Associate/Full Project Scientists in the area of brain MR imaging in the Feinberg Lab. The goal is to advance scientific discovery using the Next Generation (NexGen) 7T scanner, the most powerful 7T scanner in the world, and support the scanner as a resource for the neuroscience research community.
The Project Scientists will:
Participate and assist in leading NexGen 7T research projects.
Collaborate with academic and industrial partners, mentor and train graduate and undergraduate students.
Lead development of novel imaging sequences and image reconstruction techniques to fully utilize the scanner’s high‑performance gradient system, receiver arrays, dynamic shim array, and parallel transmit system.
General support duties include:
Supporting project‑related pulse sequences and updating external users’ sequence code for the NexGen 7T platform.
Managing QA of the RF coils and scanner peripherals.
Collaborating with industrial partners on maintenance of scanner components.
Contributing to maintenance of lab SOPs and scan protocols.
Data collection and storage management.
Data processing, analysis, and image reconstruction.
Additional duties include:
Preparation and submission of manuscripts.
Preparation and submission of grants.
Response to reviewers.
Presentation at conferences.
Attendance at weekly lab meetings and giving regular presentations.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
PhD (or equivalent international degree).
Additional qualifications (required at time of start):
At least 5 years post‑PhD research experience.
Preferred qualifications:
PhD (or equivalent international degree) in Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.
Demonstrated experience in high‑resolution functional and structural MR imaging of the brain.
Track record of peer‑reviewed publications and talks at conferences.
Experience in MRI sequence programming.
Experience in MRI reconstruction and parameter mapping.
Experience in high‑field MR imaging.
Programming skills in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB.
Experience in MRI hardware engineering (e.g., RF systems and circuit design).
Ability to communicate research to the public and potential partners.
Experience in MRI pulse sequence design, MRI parameter mapping, MRI image reconstruction, or MRI RF system development.
Application Requirements Document requirements:
Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference requirements:
3 required (contact information only)
Contact Help contact: david.feinberg@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy ( AP M 210 1-d ). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community , which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive. The University of California, Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status. For more information, please refer to the University of California's affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment policy and the University of California's anti‑discrimination policy . In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any 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
AP M - 035: Affrmiative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location: Li Ka Shing Center, Suite B107, Berkeley, CA.
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Salary range:
Minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. Current base salary range: $89,000 – $145,700. Off‑scale salaries may be offered to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time:
100% –
Anticipated start:
Fall 2025/Winter 2026 –
Position duration:
One year with possibility of extension based on performance and funding.
Application Window:
Open date:
December 19, 2025 –
Next review date:
Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date for full consideration.
Final date:
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date; those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description The Department of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for Assistant/Associate/Full Project Scientists in the area of brain MR imaging in the Feinberg Lab. The goal is to advance scientific discovery using the Next Generation (NexGen) 7T scanner, the most powerful 7T scanner in the world, and support the scanner as a resource for the neuroscience research community.
The Project Scientists will:
Participate and assist in leading NexGen 7T research projects.
Collaborate with academic and industrial partners, mentor and train graduate and undergraduate students.
Lead development of novel imaging sequences and image reconstruction techniques to fully utilize the scanner’s high‑performance gradient system, receiver arrays, dynamic shim array, and parallel transmit system.
General support duties include:
Supporting project‑related pulse sequences and updating external users’ sequence code for the NexGen 7T platform.
Managing QA of the RF coils and scanner peripherals.
Collaborating with industrial partners on maintenance of scanner components.
Contributing to maintenance of lab SOPs and scan protocols.
Data collection and storage management.
Data processing, analysis, and image reconstruction.
Additional duties include:
Preparation and submission of manuscripts.
Preparation and submission of grants.
Response to reviewers.
Presentation at conferences.
Attendance at weekly lab meetings and giving regular presentations.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
PhD (or equivalent international degree).
Additional qualifications (required at time of start):
At least 5 years post‑PhD research experience.
Preferred qualifications:
PhD (or equivalent international degree) in Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.
Demonstrated experience in high‑resolution functional and structural MR imaging of the brain.
Track record of peer‑reviewed publications and talks at conferences.
Experience in MRI sequence programming.
Experience in MRI reconstruction and parameter mapping.
Experience in high‑field MR imaging.
Programming skills in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB.
Experience in MRI hardware engineering (e.g., RF systems and circuit design).
Ability to communicate research to the public and potential partners.
Experience in MRI pulse sequence design, MRI parameter mapping, MRI image reconstruction, or MRI RF system development.
Application Requirements Document requirements:
Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference requirements:
3 required (contact information only)
Contact Help contact: david.feinberg@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy ( AP M 210 1-d ). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community , which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive. The University of California, Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status. For more information, please refer to the University of California's affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment policy and the University of California's anti‑discrimination policy . In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any 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
AP M - 035: Affrmiative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location: Li Ka Shing Center, Suite B107, Berkeley, CA.
#J-18808-Ljbffr