Research Assistant I
Core
Facilitate human behavior and neuroscience research at the Brain Imaging Research Center (BIRC) by managing reproducible neuroimaging science pipelines, conducting data analyses, and recruiting research participants.
Role type
Research Assistant (Neuroscience/Neuroimaging)
Builds
Standardized neuroimaging data pipelines (BIDS format), research publications, and longitudinal participant datasets
Domain
Healthcare / Neuroscience / Neuroimaging
Deliverable
production ML models | research | client delivery
Required skills
Python programming, data management, participant recruitment and screening, clinical/behavioral assessment, MRI/fNIRS data acquisition, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Fluency in Python, knowledge of other computational languages, experience with RedCap
Technologies
Python, RedCap, MRI, fNIRS, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Write Python code to maintain and implement BIDS-compliant neuroimaging data pipelines; conduct supervised analyses of behavioral and neuroimaging data; enroll, screen, and assess research participants; assist with data acquisition using MRI or fNIRS technology; manage participant recruitment strategies; maintain electronic data capture systems and research documentation.
Seniority
Entry-level (1 year experience required)