Our lab at the University of Southern California is looking for a fulltime Project Specialist to work on project that uses neuroimaging to investigate Alzheimers disease risk in a large diverse cohort. The Project Specialist will be responsible for tracking and coordinating data analyses delivering data summaries to collaborators helping to develop lab protocols and quality control procedures maintaining high levels of quality control and training others to follow standard lab protocols related to neuroimaging analyses quality control of data and reporting of results. The person hired will also perform analyses of existing brain images and will assist with data preparation and standard statistical analysis. The person hired may assist with preparation of and quality assurance for publications. Some use of the R statistical package and basic bash scripting will be needed.
Applicants should have a bachelors or masters degree in neuroscience psychology or a related field. A successful applicant will be motivated very wellorganized careful and reliable able to meet deadlines and able to work both collaboratively and independently. The applicant should also have strong oral and written communication skills. Experience with MRI analysis and a working knowledge of FSL and FreeSurfer are a plus as is an interest in neurological or psychological diseases or disorders.
The person hired will become familiar with relevant brain anatomy and scientific papers. The Project Specialist will also become skilled with processing brain imaging data using major available and inhouse neuroimaging analysis software performing large scale statistical analyses using R and science writing. This position would be great for candidates who would like to refine their leadership skills and gain training and experience with neuroimaging analyses before applying to a PhD program.
Essential qualifications:
- Bachelors 2 years relevant experience) or Masters degree in neuroscience psychology or a related field
- Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Patience and ability to train others thoroughly in a kind and supportive manner.
- Strong work ethic honest reliable conscientious.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to make a twoyear commitment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with large datasets
- Experience performing MRI or PET analyses
- Some background with basic statistical analyses
- Some proficiency with Bash coding or R is a plus
The hourly rate range for this position is $29.59 $30.57. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.
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Minimum Education:
Bachelors degree
Additional Education Requirements
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
2 years
Minimum Skills:
Directly related education and experience to be able to advise on project procedures and analysis techniques.
Preferred Education:
Masters degree
Preferred Experience:
3 years
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