The Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory (CNS) and the Center for
Assessment and Prevention of Prodromal States (CAPPS) at UCLA, under
the direction of Tyrone Cannon, are looking for a full time research
assistant to serve as a Magnetic Resonance (MR) Technician and analyze
imaging data for various lab projects.
The position will include being responsible for scanning subjects on
fMRI and structural MRI protocols and analyzing the resulting data
using FSL, SPM, matlab, and local structural imaging tools. In
addition, the job will include task development and pilot testing,
recruiting and training testers for various batteries, programming and
debugging behavioral tasks in Matlab and E-prime, and assisting in
developing and updating IRB protocols, as well as basic behavioral
data analysis.
Applicants must be collaborative, able to work both independently and
as part of a team, and able to prioritize and complete in a timely way
work on multiple projects with competing requirements. The ability to
communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing are
important, as well as the ability to work and practice professional
relationships with medical personnel, research subjects, patients and
families. Strong computer skills including word processing, email
systems, file transfer, spreadsheets, data entry, data base
maintenance, including the ability to enter data and maintain study
records are required. Working knowledge of Matlab, SPM, FSL, Unix,
HTML, Javascript and experience in the field(s) of neuroscience,
psychology, cognitive science or another closely related field are
strongly preferred.
To find out more and to apply for this position please visit the
following website:
http://www.ucla.edu/employment.html
The job number is: 13706
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