Staff Research Associate II - Ophthalmology (Limited)
Los Angeles, CAResearch$32.79–52.75/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Staff Research Associate II will assist with the research goals of the Zylberberg laboratory under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator. The role involves managing relevant patient data and training and testing AI diagnostic tools. This is a limited appointment that may convert to career.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Description
The Staff Research Associate II will assist in the research
goals of the Zylberberg laboratory under the direct supervision of the Principal
Investigator. They will manage relevant patient data and train / test AI
diagnostic tools.
This is a limited appointment that may convert
to career.
Salary Range: $32.79 - $52.75 Hourly
Qualifications
Required:
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Ability to analyze image and text data using Python
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Ability to train and evaluate AI models using tensorflow, pytorch, jax, or similar
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Ability to produce graphics to summarize data and experimental results
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Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
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Ability to keep organized records of analyses and data
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High ethical standards in the analysis of data
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Strong communication skills
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Some knowledge of GitHub or similar version control system
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Previous experience working with AI models
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Strong research ability - able to design and implement experiments
Preferred:
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Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or related field
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Minimum 1 year of related experience or training
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
How this job compares
Set against the 859 open Research Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$32.79–52.75/hr
- US median$19–20/hr125 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $42.77/hr, is 114% above the US median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the top quarter of Research Associate hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 110 open Research Associate jobs in California and 859 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Cedars-Sinai20 open
- University of Southern California20 open
- Kelly Services5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Research Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (285 postings).
- Education
- 549 of the 859 open Research Associate jobs (64%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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