Neuroimaging Research Associate I (Flexible Schedule)

San Diego Supercomputer Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for a Staff Research Associate I in the Greene Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience lab. The role includes recruiting and scheduling participants, supporting neuroimaging (fMRI), and assisting with behavioral, clinical data collection and management.

This position works within a multidisciplinary team across psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, offering exposure to cutting-edge neuroimaging methods, IRB administration, and data processing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably in a research setting.
• Background and experience in administering cognitive and clinical tests.
• Knowledge of MRI methods for research in cognitive neuroscience.
• Knowledge of statistics and research methodology.
• Experience in using various computing operating systems and software.
• Theoretical knowledge in psychology, neuroscience, and biology or biomedical areas.

Responsibilities

• Interact with participants and their families, recruiting, screening, and scheduling participants.
• Assist with neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI), cognitive, and clinical data collection and management.
• Assist with scoring, processing, and analyses of behavioral, clinical, and fMRI data.
• Manage IRB protocols, participant payment, imaging costs, and entering/managing databases.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, and related fields.

Skills

Experience with children

Cognitive testing

Clinical tests

MRI methods

Statistics

Computing systems

Lab protocols

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Electronic filing

Organizational skills

Independent work

Judgement and decision making

Job description

UC San Diego invites applications for a Staff Research Associate I in the Greene Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience lab. The role includes recruiting and scheduling participants, supporting neuroimaging (fMRI), and assisting with behavioral, clinical data collection and management.

This position works within a multidisciplinary team across psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, offering exposure to cutting-edge neuroimaging methods, IRB administration, and data processing.