Research Data Scientist

Rosalind Franklin; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, IL invites applications for a part-time Research Data Scientist in the Ferrara lab to develop a fiber photometry and behavior analysis pipeline and train team members.

The position is 20-30 hours per week, lasting 3 months to a year, with a compensation range of $45-55 per hour. A PhD in neuroscience and MATLAB or R experience are required; DeepLabCut/SLEAP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD with a strong neuroscience background required.
• Extensive programming experience in one or more languages (MatLab, R).
• Experience with training and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Establish fiber photometry and behavior analysis pipeline.
• Present new findings at weekly lab meetings.
• Train lab members in fiber photometry and data analysis.

Skills

MatLab

R

Training & teaching

Behavioral modeling

Education

PhD in neuroscience

Tools

DeepLabCut

SLEAP

Job description

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Research Data Scientist

Part-Time Staff RFUMS Main Campus, North Chicago, IL, US

21 days ago Requisition ID: 2272

Compensation Range: $45-55/hour, depending on skills and qualifications.

Position Summary

A part time data science position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Nicole Ferrara in the Center for Neurobiology of Stress Resilience and Psychiatric Disorders, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. The focus of the lab is social fear memory with particular emphasis on interactions between the environment, fear, and social behaviors and how they impact neural circuits during development. This position is expected to last 3 months to a year, depending on the candidate’s availability and the needs of the lab. We anticipate this position to work 20 to 30hrs per week.

The Ferrara lab records neural activity in vivo via fiber photometry and syncs brain recordings to behavior. We are looking for candidates who can establish a strong fiber photometry-behavior analysis pipeline and train lab members to implement.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after two years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well-being and work-life balance. Part-time staff who work at least 18.5 hours a week are eligible for up to 15 prorated days of vacation / personal leave, 15 pro-rated sick days, and 9 holidays (if regularly scheduled to work on a University holiday), winter break, plus 2 floating holidays.

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. RFU is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

• Establishing a pipeline for fiber photometry and behavior analysis.
• Presenting new findings and techniques at weekly lab meetings.
• Training lab members on fiber photometry and behavioral analysis, data visualization, and data interpretation.

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check.

Required Education & Experience

• Candidates must have a PhD with a strong background in neuroscience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Extensive experience with one or more programming languages (i.e., MatLab, R, etc.).
• Experience with behavioral modeling (i.e., DeepLabCut, SLEAP, etc.).
• Experience with training and teaching.

Preferred Qualification

• Evidence of scholarly productivity through presentations and publications.

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.