Senior Neurodevelopment Research Lead – EEG & Biomarkers

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jeste Lab in the UCLA Department of Pediatrics seeks a Researcher to lead translational biomarker work in autism and related conditions. You will direct EEG and eye-tracking research, co-write grants and manuscripts, oversee daily lab operations, and supervise postdocs and students.

The role blends independent science with lab leadership and mentorship, contributing to high-impact projects funded by NIH and other foundations.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, cognitive science or a related field.
• Candidates with a master's degree and substantial equivalent research experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Set scientific direction for the lab and design studies in ASD and related neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Lead acquisition and analysis of EEG data and related biomarkers, including eye tracking.
• Establish standardized data processing pipelines and ensure quality control across sites.
• Co-write federal and foundation grant applications and supervise staff on projects.

Skills

EEG data analysis

Eye-tracking analysis

Lab leadership

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Job description

The Jeste Lab in the UCLA Department of Pediatrics seeks a Researcher to lead translational biomarker work in autism and related conditions. You will direct EEG and eye-tracking research, co-write grants and manuscripts, oversee daily lab operations, and supervise postdocs and students.

The role blends independent science with lab leadership and mentorship, contributing to high-impact projects funded by NIH and other foundations.