Research Associate, Clinical Research

Payroll Title

SRA 1

OPHTHALMOLOGY/Research Retina

$27.85 - $33.22 / Hour

Jacobs Medical Center

Career

100%

RX Contract

1

Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

Fri 2/6/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Please note:

A revision has been made to the qualifications as of 1/26/26.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 01/28/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Under supervision, this position will support the analysis of data from research studies. The incumbent will assist the Principal Investigator (PI), trainees, and technicians in conducting experiments, performing routine analyses, maintaining laboratory records, and database maintenance. Additionally, this position contributes to patient data collection and analysis by leveraging knowledge in computer vision and machine learning to process and assist with interpreting retinal imaging data, directly supporting research on retinal disease.

Under supervision, programming skills in Python and MATLAB will be utilized to manage and assist in analyzing experimental data, ensuring accurate and efficient database maintenance and documentation of laboratory results. Other related duties as assigned.

• Theoretical knowledge of cell/molecular biology, biochemistry and/or other demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience programming in Python and MATLAB.
• Experience in utilizing machine learning to aid the analysis of imaging data sets.
• Proficient with MS Windows suite and databases with an ability to work with a variety of computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop) and with a willingness and ability to increase skills and knowledge as needed.
• Ability to keep organized, accurate lab records and computer files.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.

• Postgraduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Knowledge of working with clinical datasets.
• Familiarity with clinical imaging and analysis.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $58,151 - $69,363 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $27.85 - $33.22
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well‑Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or “bench‑to‑bedside” — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and…