Project Assistant (Fixed Term)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. USC is consistently ranked among the nation’s most prestigious universities, and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology features one of the world’s best degree and research programs in gerontology. The school has an international reputation as a hub of aging research and, with additional strong programs throughout the university, leads the way in defining and advancing the field of gerontology. The Laboratory of Professor Andrei Irimia in the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is seeking a Project Assistant to join its team. These Project Assistants will provide specialized support for the development and implementation of research protocols to study Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) using neuroimaging (MRI, CT), machine learning (including deep learning and generative neural networks), and neurogenomics.

Requirements

A degree in neuroscience, computer science, neurobiology, engineering, physical sciences, or a related quantitative field.
Hard-working, self-motivated, and have a talent for scientific writing.
Minimum Education: High school or equivalent
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree is preferred but undergraduate degree holders are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Assistance with the design of protocols to study ADRD using neuroimaging techniques
Document, update, and implement study methods and procedures for MRI/CT data acquisition, management, and quality control
Advise on statistical techniques for neuroimaging data analysis
Develop computer programs for analysis of neuroimaging and neurogenomics data
Generate graphs, charts, or tables to present imaging analysis results and provide interpretation
Contribute to the redaction of research papers, articles, and other documentation of study results
Write status reports of study efforts, stay current with pertinent scientific literature, and coordinate the writing of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals