Staff Research Associate Position at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior:
UCLA invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to work on NIH-funded projects involving brain imaging studies of cognitive function and dysfunction.
The successful candidate will serve as a Magnetic Resonance (MR) Technician and analyze imaging data for two NIH-funded research projects. The position includes being responsible for scanning subjects on fMRI, structural MRI and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) protocols and analyzing the resulting data using FSL, SPM, Matlab, and local structural imaging tools. In addition, the job will include scheduling of research appointments for study participants, obtaining informed consent, tracking subject participation and study progress, data entry and basic behavioral data analysis, as well as assisting in developing and updating IRB protocols.
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. Previous experience with neuroimaging studies, particularly with pediatric or patient populations, is strongly preferred. 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.
A minimum commitment of two years is required. This is a full-time position slated to start in the summer of 2010 with competitive benefits. To find out more and to apply for this position, please e-mail CV and a statement of research interests to [log in to unmask].
