Employment

The Memory and Aging Center often has opportunities available. To find out about open positions, please visit the UCSF Human Resources website and select Search openings. To focus your search, you may wish to type "Memory and Aging Center" in the keyword field of the search criteria. For any positions at UCSF, the first step is to apply online.

Current open positions include:

• Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship: The University of California, San Francisco Memory and Aging Center (MAC) is now accepting applications for our Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2012-2014 training period. We are currently recruiting for one position and have a preference for applicants invested in actively pursuing research during their Fellowship. The Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Training Program is a two-year program designed to provide research and clinical training in neuropsychology in a behavioral neurology setting. The Fellowship program provides trainees with experiences required to meet eligibility requirements for the ABPP Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology through the ABCN. Most postdoctoral fellows divide their time between research, clinical, didactic, and administrative activities, although the program is flexible enough to adapt to each individual trainee’s needs. Learn more
• Research Associate: The HIV program within the Memory and Aging Center at the University of California, San Francisco operates research studies to understand the fundamental characteristics cognitive impairment associated with HIV infection in aging patients. The incumbent will work closely with the PI and other project staff to provide support needed for the operation of all local research studies. This will included accurate tracking of data and patient enrollment, filing and maintaining IRB regulatory issues, processing needed support documents, archiving data, cleaning data and working with colleagues to ensure that information is shared across all sites. The incumbent will maintain phone contact with participants, schedule visits, complete informed consent, gather data, and complete all follow-up paperwork; training will be provided and other duties related to smooth operation of trials will be assigned. Req Number: 37573BR
• Staff Research Associate I: The Staff Research Associate (SRA) will participate in several large multi-site clinical trial studies at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center with a multidisciplinary team. The SRA will be responsible for administering standardized neuropsychological assessments. The SRA will also contribute to project support duties that may include completing telephone screens, scheduling subject visits and procedures, maintaining accurate research charts and research study binders, collecting data and data entry, and performing patient follow-up visits according to specific research study requirements. Additional responsibilities include data verification, clean-up and preliminary analysis. The SRA will also conduct in person interviews and complete questionnaires with subjects and caregivers. The SRA will report to the Clinical Trials Administrator and be an integral member of a dynamic team investigating exciting treatments for cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, related disorders, and perform other duties as assigned. Req Number: 37445BR
• Staff Research Associate I: The associate will assist the Principal Investigator, Suzee Lee, MD, in clinical dementia research in the genetic forms of atypical neurodegenerative disorders, such as frontotemporal dementia and progressive supranuclear palsy. Specific neuroimaging techniques utilized in these studies include voxel-based morphometry, functional connectivity MRI, and diffusion tensor imaging. Familiarity with LINUX-based operating systems, SPM, and scripting in matlab are requirements for this position. Responsibilities will include database queries, data analysis, literature review, neuroimaging methods development. The position represents an excellent opportunity to further develop research skills and learn basic principles of clinical and cognitive neuroscience and perform other duties as assigned. Req Number: 37459BR
• Staff Research Associate I: The Staff Research Associate (SRA) will participate in several large multi-site clinical trial studies at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center with a multidisciplinary team. The SRA will be responsible for administering standardized neuropsychological assessments. The SRA will also contribute to project support duties that may include completing telephone screens, scheduling subject visits and procedures, maintaining accurate research charts and research study binders, collecting data and data entry, and performing patient follow-up visits according to specific research study requirements. Additional responsibilities include data verification, clean-up and preliminary analysis. The SRA will also conduct in person interviews and complete questionnaires with subjects and caregivers. The SRA will report to the Clinical Trials Administrator and be an integral member of a dynamic team investigating exciting treatments for cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and related disorders and perform other duties as assigned. Req Number: 37440BR
• Staff Research Associate I/II: The associate will assist the Principal Investigator, Keith Vossel, MD, in clinical research in neuronal network hyper-excitability in neurodegenerative dementias. Dr. Vossel is a physician-scientist in the UCSF Memory and Aging Center and J. David Gladstone Institutes. Supervision will be coordinated by Dr. Vossel and Co-Investigators Srikantan Nagarajan, PhD, director of the Biomagnetic Imaging Laboratory, and Heidi Kirsch, MD, in the UCSF Epilepsy Center. The goal of this observational trial is to determine the extent of epileptiform activity in neurodegenerative dementias and the effects of epileptiform activity on brain function. The associate will be responsible for evaluating MEG/MSI (magnetoencephalogram/magnetic source imaging) in research participants with Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, frontotemporal dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and age-matched control subjects. Neuroimaging techniques utilized in these studies include source modeling for dipole localization, functional connectivity, spectral analysis, and statistical parametric mapping to compare studies (MRI, PET and MEG/MSI) on a voxel-wise basis. Training will be provided under direct supervision. The associate may assist with performing the MEG/MSI exams as needed and will perform other duties as assigned. This position will be research based with opportunity for publication and limited administrative duties. The skills and experiences acquired from this position could provide a useful background for pursuing medical or bioscience graduate school. Req Number: 37538BR
• Staff Research Associate II: The Clinical Research Coordinator will participate in clinical research studies at the UCSF Memory & Aging Center with a multidisciplinary team. Incumbent will act as primary study coordinator for a grant investigating the effects of vascular risk factors on brain structure and function. The project focuses on cognitive testing, neuroimaging, and genetics. Responsibilities will include: 1) maintain contact with current cohort of subjects; 2) schedule follow-up visits for longitudinal research; 3) interview family members and other collateral sources; 4) administer neuropsychological tests; 5) maintain accurate research charts and research database; 6) process blood specimen samples for storage and shipping; 7) operate MRI; 8) collaborate with other researchers at the Center and at other campuses; and 9) miscellaneous grant-related administrative duties. The incumbent will play a pivotal role at the Memory and Aging Center, intersecting with other multidisciplinary center grants and campuses. Participation in the full range of didactic experiences offered at the Center and in the Neurology Department is encouraged and will perform other duties as assigned. Req Number: 37374BR
• Staff Research Associate II: This position is to coordinate Dr. Geschwind’s clinical research program. This includes all aspects of ensuring his clinical research program runs smoothly, including following clinical research protocols and guidelines, aiding with data collection and analysis, patient recruitment and some administrative oversight. Coordinator will interface with volunteers, fellows and other members of Dr. Geschwind’s team. The coordinator also functions as Dr. Geschwind’s research assistant, completing various projects as requested and is responsible for Dr. Geschwind’s research activity scheduling and perform other duties as assigned. Req Number: 37363BR

Volunteering

Our vibrant combination of clinical and research projects can provide meaningful experiences for any volunteer. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide-range of activities and programs while furthering your knowledge of neurological functioning of both the healthy and ailing population.

Your help will be valuable in multiple areas:

• Various aspects of research process
• Administrative – copying, mailings, assembling educational and research materials
• Data support
• Writing for educational programs including website
• Language interpreting

In addition, our volunteers have the opportunity to observe neurological and neuropsychological testing, case conferences and weekly journal clubs. You are welcome to choose any or all of the educational activities of your interest.

In order to better serve your interests, please complete the Volunteer Form and email or mail it to:
Volunteer Coordinator
UCSF Memory and Aging Center
UCSF Box 1207
San Francisco, CA 94143-1207

You can also check with UCSF Volunteer Services for possible openings.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Memory and Aging Center. Your help is greatly appreciated.