Research Assistant (Semel Institute)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support neuroimaging and behavioral studies at the UCLA Semel Institute. The role involves coordinating study visits, participant scheduling, data collection, and quality control across NIH-funded projects focusing on brain development and autism.

You will assist with MRI sessions, data entry in REDCap, maintain study records, and collaborate with UCLA investigators and partner sites while helping prepare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Cognitive Science, or related field (preferred).
• Experience working with pediatric populations preferred.
• Experience with research studies involving children, adolescents, or families preferred.
• Familiarity with REDCap and research data management preferred.
• Experience with neuroimaging software (FSL/SPM/AFNI/FreeSurfer) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate study visits and participant scheduling.
• Assist with data collection including behavioral assessments and REDCap entry.
• Support MRI research sessions and data acquisition.
• Perform quality control to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain study records and transfer data per protocols.
• Collaborate with UCLA investigators and partner sites.
• Assist with preparation of reports, figures, posters and manuscripts.
• Support daily lab and administrative operations, including supply ordering.

Skills

Pediatric experience

REDCap data management

MRI data collection

Organization

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Neuroscience/Public Health/Cognitive Science or related

Tools

FSL

SPM

AFNI

FreeSurfer

Job description

Description

The UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Research Assistant to support the different studies, as well as additional NIH-funded research projects focused on brain development and autism. These landmark, multi-site studies aim to advance our understanding of cognitive, behavioral, and brain development through neuroimaging and comprehensive behavioral assessments.

• Coordinate study visits and assist with participant scheduling and study protocol compliance
• Support data collection activities, including behavioral assessments and REDCap data entry
• Assist with MRI research sessions and data acquisition procedures
• Perform quality control check to ensure data accuracy and completeness
• Maintain study records and transfer data according to study protocols
• Collaborate with UCLA investigators, staff, and partner research sites
• Assist with preparation of research reports, figures, posters, and manuscripts
• Support daily laboratory and administrative operations, including supply ordering and project coordination

Salary range: $30.12/hr - $35.92/hr

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Cognitive Science, or related field (preferred)

Experience working with pediatric populations

Experience with research studies involving children, adolescents, or families (preferred)

Familiarity with REDCap and research data management (preferred)

Experience with neuroimaging research or software such as FSL, SPM, AFNI, or FreeSurfer (preferred)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data entry systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with research participants, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds