Neuroscience Job Opportunity with the Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab!
The Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab is recruiting a full-time Social Science Research Assistant (SSRA) to assist with ongoing and new NIH funded research related to neuroimaging and pain as part of the Stanford Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Center for Low Back Pain. These studies involve behavioral characterization, clinical interventions, and structural and functional imaging in healthy individuals and patients with chronic low back pain. The research assistant will work directly with postdoctoral research fellows, principal investigators, and fellow research assistants in a large, collaborative environment. This position may span multiple projects, requiring the applicant to be comfortable working in a variety of settings, prioritizing goals, and working with multiple lab members.
The SSRA will be primarily responsible for data pre-processing and analysis of functional and structural brain images. Position also includes assistance with implementation and trouble-shooting experiments, and operation of MRI scanner and other study equipment. Assistance at the scanner will include operating scanner and stimuli computers, assisting with participant set-up, and transferring and organizing data.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
It is essential the candidates be proficient with MS office, including Word and Excel. Candidates must have the ability to multi-task and work independently, strong organizational skills. Familiarity with neuroscience and computer programming, strong analytical and technical skills required. Comfort with multiple operating systems, including Linux. Previous experience with software packages such as SPM, FSL, and AFNI. Must be self-motivated, independent, and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment. The applicant must have strong interpersonal skills, be organized and detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. It is essential that the applicant have strong analytical skills and be comfortable with a variety of software packages.
Desired:
Some programming experience (eg Matlab) is preferred. Preferred candidates will have previous experience working with MRI scanners, MRI and fMRI processing, and neuroimaging analysis. Knowledge of programming (eg Matlab) and statistical analyses.
Education and Experience:
A two-year degree (or equivalent experience) and one year of experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the functions of this position is required. A four-year degree and two years of experience is desired.
CONTACT: Noorulain Noor ([log in to unmask])
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