Neuroimaging Data Analyst Junior

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,726 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, and flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance for employees and families

Retirement plans

Paid leave and time away from work

Well-being and work-life resources

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Junior Neuroimaging Data Analyst to support managing and analyzing neuroimaging data in the Department of Psychiatry. The role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to investigate brain development and psychiatric disorders.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Statistics, or Computer Science, with programming skills in Python, R, and experience in machine learning. Benefits include health accounts and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of research experience or equivalent education.
• Strong program and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, process, and analyze neuroimaging data.
• Assist in projects investigating sex differences in brain development.
• Collaborate with faculty and trainees in various disciplines.
• Lead meta-analysis projects.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Programming skills in Python

Data analysis skills in R

Experience with machine learning

Experience with Linux/bash

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, or Computer Science

Tools

SPM

AFNI

FSL

Epic databases (Clarity, Databricks, Caboodle)

Job description

Neuroimaging Data Analyst Junior

Posted Job Title: Neuroimaging Data Analyst Junior

Job Profile Title: Database Technician

Position Description: The Translational Reproductive Neuropsychiatry and Data Science Lab is part of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. The role supports managing and analyzing high‑dimensional neuroimaging data to investigate sex differences in brain development and psychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

• Manage, process, and analyze high‑dimensional neuroimaging data.
• Assist in large‑scale projects investigating sex differences in brain development and hormonal psychiatric symptoms.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty and trainees in psychiatry, psychology, engineering, statistics, and computer science.
• Lead independent meta‑analysis projects and produce first‑author manuscripts.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned based on skills and interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• 0–1 year of research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong program and data analysis skills in Python, Linux/bash, and R.
• Experience with machine learning, clinically acquired neuroimaging, and software tools such as SPM, AFNI, FSL is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Epic databases (Clarity, Databricks, Caboodle) is strongly preferred but not required.

Background check required. Position contingent on funding.

Working Conditions

Office, Library. Typically sitting at a desk; occasional lifting of 25 lb. or less.

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Salary

$26.66–$33.00 Hourly Rate.

Benefits

• Health, life, and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance for employees and families.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid leave and time away from work.
• Well‑being and work‑life resources.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.