Neuroscience Research Associate — Flexible Hours

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 49.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Staff Research Associate to conduct neuronal research on pain and addiction under the Surgical Neuromodulation and Brain Mapping Lab Director. The role involves independent neuronal recordings with patients, using MATLAB, Brainlab, and FSL, and presenting findings to the team.

The candidate will support grant applications, IRB protocol submissions, and equipment maintenance, with a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends to align with clinical

Formación

• B.S. in Neuroscience or equivalent coursework and experience.
• Professional research or analytical experience.
• Ability to handle sensitive interactions with patients and staff.
• Knowledge of neurophysiology, cognitive neuroscience, and psychology.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and nights for data collection.
• Ability to manage multiple research experiments independently.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct neuronal recordings and run experiments with epilepsy and DBS patients.
• Use MATLAB, Brainlab, and FSL for data preparation, processing, and analysis.
• Present detailed evaluations of findings to the lab team.
• Maintain inventory and oversee calibration of lab equipment.
• Prepare grant applications and progress reports; manage IRB protocols.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Research coordination

Empathy

Professionalism

Educación

B.S. in Neuroscience or equivalent

Herramientas

MATLAB

Python

Brainlab

FSL

Descripción del empleo

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Staff Research Associate to conduct neuronal research on pain and addiction under the Surgical Neuromodulation and Brain Mapping Lab Director. The role involves independent neuronal recordings with patients, using MATLAB, Brainlab, and FSL, and presenting findings to the team.

The candidate will support grant applications, IRB protocol submissions, and equipment maintenance, with a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends to align with clinical