Project Assistant (Fixed Term)
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The University of Southern California (USC) founded in 1880 is in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. USC is consistently ranked among the nations most prestigious universities and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology features one of the worlds best degree and research programs in gerontology. The schoolhas an international reputation as a hub of aging research and with additional strong programs throughout the university leads the way in defining and advancing the field of gerontology.
The Laboratory of Professor Andrei Irimia in the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is seeking a Project Assistant to join its team. These Project Assistants will provide specialized support for the development and implementation of research protocols to study Alzheimers disease and related dementias (ADRD) using neuroimaging (MRI CT) machine learning (including deep learning and generative neural networks) and neurogenomics.
Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Assistance with the design of protocols to study ADRD using neuroimaging techniques
- Document update and implement study methods and procedures for MRI/CT data acquisition management and quality control
- Advise on statistical techniques for neuroimaging data analysis
- Develop computer programs for analysis of neuroimaging and neurogenomics data
- Generate graphs charts or tables to present imaging analysis results and provide interpretation
- Contribute to the redaction of research papers articles and other documentation of study results
- Write status reports of study efforts stay current with pertinent scientific literature and coordinate the writing of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
The ideal candidates will have a degree in neuroscience computer science neurobiology engineering physical sciences or a related quantitative field. A graduate degree is preferred but undergraduate degree holders are also encouraged to apply. The candidates should be hard-working self-motivated and have a talent for scientific writing.
Length of fixed-term assignment: 1 year from date of hire
This is a full-time non-exempt position that will require substantial commitment and flexibility. This position does not require travel and will work full time on-campus working the following schedule: (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
The hourly range for this position is $26.72 to $28.84. 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.
This position is funded by a research contract/grant and may be funded by a subsequent contract/grant. Accordingly your position is contingent upon receipt of the necessary funding from this or any subsequent contract/grant to continue employment.
Benefits include a competitive salary a rich array of USC benefits including healthcare (including dental and vision) 403(b) tuition reimbursement national holidays paid vacation and more.
Please include a cover letter and resume with at least three professional references. Thank you for your interest!
Minimum Education: High school or equivalentMinimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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