Neuroscience Research Associate: Pain, DBS & Brain Mapping

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UCLA Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate to conduct scientific research on the neuronal basis of human pain and addiction under the lab director. You will independently perform neuronal recordings, manage data workflows, and collaborate with clinicians and researchers.

The role requires experience in neuroscience research, data analysis, and proficiency with MATLAB/Python, with flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts to coordinate with clinical procedures and patient availability.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Neuroscience or equivalent coursework and experience.
• Professional research or analytical experience.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of sensitivity, empathy, compassion, and professionalism with patients, healthcare professionals, and research collaborators.
• Knowledge of neurophysiology, cognitive neuroscience, and psychology.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and nights for patient data collection.
• Ability to independently manage different research experiments at once.
• Knowledge of computers and software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
• Ability to use MATLAB and Python and for manuscript preparation and poster presentations.

Responsabilités

• Conduct neuronal recordings while administering experimental tasks to epilepsy and DBS patients with implanted electrodes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and staff.
• Prepare data for analysis using MATLAB, Brainlab, and FSL; present findings to the lab.
• Maintain inventory and oversee calibration/inspection of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with grant applications and IRB protocol submissions/renewals; draft correspondence.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Scientific research

Flexibility

Independent research

Computational proficiency

Formation

B.S. in Neuroscience

Outils

MATLAB

Python

Brainlab

FSL

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)

Description du poste

UCLA Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate to conduct scientific research on the neuronal basis of human pain and addiction under the lab director. You will independently perform neuronal recordings, manage data workflows, and collaborate with clinicians and researchers.

The role requires experience in neuroscience research, data analysis, and proficiency with MATLAB/Python, with flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts to coordinate with clinical procedures and patient availability.