Staff Research Associate - Neurosurgery (Part-time, Limited)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of California - Los Angeles Health invites applications for a Staff Research Associate in Neurosurgery (Part-time, Limited). The role centers on neuronal recordings, data analysis and collaboration with clinicians in the Surgical Neuromodulation and Brain Mapping Lab.

The successful candidate will work with MATLAB, Brainlab and FSL, contribute to grant reports, and support IRB-related tasks, while flexible day, night and weekend hours align with clinical procedures.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Neuroscience or equivalent course work 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.
• Must be willing 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neuronal recordings while administering experimental tasks to epilepsy and DBS patients with implanted electrodes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and clinical staff.
• Use MATLAB, Brainlab, and FSL for data preparation, processing, and analysis; present findings to the lab team.

Skills

Analytical experience

Research experience

Coding

Research workflows

Flexibility with hours

Education

B.S. in Neuroscience

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Brainlab

FSL

MS Office

Job description

Staff Research Associate - Neurosurgery (Part-time, Limited)

The Staff Research
Associate (SRA) will be responsible for conducting scientific research projects
related to the neuronal basis of human pain and addiction under the supervision
of the Director of the Surgical Neuromodulation and Brain Mapping Lab. Responsibilities
include independently performing neuronal recordings while administering
experimental tasks to epilepsy and DBS patients with implanted electrodes, as
well as collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians,
and clinical staff. The SRA will use software programs such as MATLAB,
Brainlab, and FSL for data preparation, processing, and analysis and will
provide detailed evaluations and presentations of research findings to the
laboratory team. Additional responsibilities include maintaining inventory
records and overseeing the maintenance, calibration, and routine inspection of
laboratory equipment and materials.

The
SRA will also assist with the preparation of grant applications and progress
reports, the submission and renewal of human subjects IRB protocols, and the
drafting and editing of correspondence related to the research program. The
ideal candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including day,
night, and weekend shifts, as research activities are often coordinated with
clinical procedures and patient availability. Prior experience in scientific
research, including data analysis, coding, and the development of research
workflows, is highly preferred.

Hourly
salary range: $30.12 - $35.92

This is a part-time, limited appointment that may convert to career.

Qualifications

Required:

• B.S. in Neuroscience
  or equivalent course work 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
• Must be willing 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

Preferred:

• Ability
  to use various computer programs for data acquisition and analysis, such as
  MATLAB and Python, and authoring manuscripts and for preparation of posters and
  presentations