Research Assistant
Core
Support a psychiatry neuroimaging laboratory in investigating brain abnormalities and their role in psychiatric disorders using state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques.
Role type
Research Assistant (Neuroimaging/Psychiatry)
Builds
Research studies on schizophrenia, clinical high risk for psychosis, and traumatic brain injury
Domain
Healthcare / Neuroscience / Psychiatry
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Data entry, data analysis, MRI image pre-processing, statistical testing, scientific manuscript preparation, grant application support
Preferred skills
Linux/UNIX systems, Python/bash scripting, MATLAB, R, SPSS, prior research or clinical experience
Technologies
MRI scanners, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB, Linux/UNIX
Responsibilities
Enter data and assist in data analysis for research studies, be present during MRI scans of subjects, learn to use image processing tools for structural, functional, and diffusion MRI analysis, troubleshoot and modify image processing pipelines, collect and analyze library research materials, proof-read scientific manuscripts and grant applications
Seniority
Entry-level, Bachelor's degree required