Decision Labhiring
We seek a highly motivated and collaborative postdoctoral scholar to join an interdisciplinary research program on experiences of dementia and of dementia caregiving. This work will be directed by Winston Chiong, MD PhD in the UCSF Memory and Aging Center; in conjunction with Daniel Dohan, PhD (UCSF Institute for Health Policy Studies), Agnieszka Jaworska, PhD (UC Riverside Department of Philosophy), and Katherine Rankin, PhD (UCSF Memory and Aging Center).
The postdoctoral fellow will conduct qualitative research (including field observation and interviews) with people who have dementia and their caregivers; and will analyze these data to prepare manuscripts and presentations for national and international meetings. This work will be embedded in a broad research program on ethical issues in neuroscience in the UCSF Decision Lab, in the UCSF Bioethics program (also directed by Dr. Chiong), and in the UCSF Medical Cultures Lab
Compensation will be based on the UCSF Postdoc Salary Scale, potentially adjusted upward for equity (for Fall 2025, level 0 on scale is $69,073).
Required qualifications
- Doctoral degree or equivalent in behavioral or social sciences (including anthropology, sociology, and science studies), bioethics, or related fields (including philosophy, law, health policy, nursing, social work, neuroscience, and psychology)
- Demonstrated success in independent ethnographic research
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Preferred qualifications
- Experience working with clinical populations
- Prior interest/experience in neuroscience, dementia, and/or aging
- Interest in team science and transdisciplinary collaboration
- Two-year commitment (with opportunities to extend as mutually desired)
How to apply
Please e-mail decisionlab@ucsf.edu with your CV, cover letter, and names and contact information for three references. Informal inquiries are welcome. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the evaluation process, please contact Disability Management Services (DMS) at (415) 476-2621.