About the Role
Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will perform specialized and routine data analysis procedures and advanced data collection techniques in controlled experiments at the VAARC and VA Advanced Imaging Technologies Laboratory. Position will aid ongoing research projects, developing technology for investigating brain structure/function. The incumbent will also assist in other related research activities and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist PI, residents, and fellows in literature review, study design, data analysis, and writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, abstracts for scientific meetings, and grant proposals
- Support the collection of advanced 3T and 7T MRI, spectroscopy, and neuropsychological data, and operate all relevant software
- Conduct safety screening and patient consent for MRI data collection
- Maintain databases, subject information folders, and subject payment forms
- Ensure IRB protocols are up-to-date and followed
- Present at scientific meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in physics, neuroscience, psychology or related field
- M.A. or M.S. while working toward doctoral degree considered
- 2-3 years previous experience in MRI lab is highly desirable
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Prior experience with MR spectroscopy preferred
- Prior experience with 7T MRI preferred
Skills
- MRI
- MR spectroscopy
- 7T MRI
- Neuropsychological data collection
- IRB protocols
- Data analysis
- Manuscript writing
- Grant proposal writing
- Scientific communication
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-3 years MRI lab experience highly desirable
Education Level
- Ph.D. in physics, neuroscience, psychology or related field
- M.A. or M.S. while working toward doctoral degree
Salary/Compensations
- $39.04 - $81.84 per hour
Benefits
- Onboarding process at NCIRE
- Federal background check
- Occupational health clearance
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Drug testing
About the Company
- NCIRE is an affiliate organization of the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS).
- This position requires access to United States Government research under the Veterans Administration.
Equal Opportunity
- NCIRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Per Veterans Administration regulations surrounding access to US research, qualified US Citizens will be selected over other individuals eligible to work in the United States. If you are eligible to work in the United States, you may still be considered for this position but only if no qualified US citizens apply.
