Postdoc Scholar - Research Associate

USC Mark & Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Mark & Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute in Los Angeles seeks a finance professional to lead university budgeting, reporting and financial stewardship for complex research programs.

Minimum: Bachelor's in business, finance, economics, accounting or related field with several years of budget experience; Master’s degree preferred. Experience with sponsored research proposals and university financial systems is a plus. Strong analytical and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3 years of related experience.
• Strong budget interpretation and financial data analysis.
• Experience with government and fund accounting preferred.

Skills

Budgeting

Organization & Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting or related field

Master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting or related field

Tools

Budgeting software

University financial systems

Job description

About USC

The USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute and Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (INI, www.ini.usc.edu) are world leaders in the development of advanced computational and scientific approaches for the comprehensive mapping of brain structure and function. LONI’s unique multidisciplinary environment and cutting‑edge resources allow for integration of clinical, psychological and genotypic information with neuroimaging phenotypes for research questions in neurology, psychiatry and developmental neurobiology.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting or a related field.
• 5 years of related experience.
• University budget experience and/or thorough knowledge of university financial systems, policies and procedures.
• Experience with database administration and management.
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or project management experience.
• Experience with sponsored research proposals.
• Outstanding organization and communication skills.
• Previous work experience in a academic/university and/or research setting a plus.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting or a related field. 3 years of related experience. Demonstrated budget experience, including knowledge of government and fund accounting, and generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Ability to interpret, provide clarity and conceptualize complex financial data and policies. Strong analytical, qualitative, communication, interpersonal, organization, guidance, computer and spreadsheet skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and balance competing priorities.