Project Assistant
About The Position
The USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute and Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (INI, www.ini.usc.edu) are world leaders in the development of advanced computational and scientific approaches for the comprehensive mapping of brain structure and function. LONI’s unique multidisciplinary environment and cutting edge resources allow for integration of clinical, psychological and genotypic information with neuroimaging phenotypes for research questions in neurology, psychiatry and developmental neurobiology. The Imaging Genetics Center (http://igc.ini.usc.edu) in Marina del Rey, California is looking for talented full-time Project Assistant to perform research including analysis of brain images. The 30-member team at IGC is the hub of the ENIGMA project (http://enigma.ini.usc.edu/), which integrates brain imaging data from 185 institutions around the world. We are actively involved in some of the largest-ever brain imaging studies of diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, HIV/AIDS, schizophrenia, depression, bipolar illness, and Parkinson’s disease, studying brain scans from thousands of patients. We also lead or participate in numerous studies of normal development, genetics, traumatic brain injury, and brain connectivity. Our laboratory writes and applies novel computational algorithms to study how major psychiatric and neurological diseases affect brain structure, function, and connectivity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, statistics, neuroscience, or a related field.
- Reliable, independent worker
- Computer programming skills in Matlab, Python, R, C++, shell scripting
- Knowledge of image analysis software such as FSL or SPM
- Minimum 1 year of experience
- Knowledge of data collection procedures
- Some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of advanced statistics or genetics is a plus
- Master’s degree in applied statistics or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Pre/post-processing raw imaging data (MRI, DTI, etc.)
- Assess brain connectivity in a range of neurological and psychiatric disorders – including Alzheimer's, bipolar disorder, brain trauma, and childhood developmental disorders.
- Implement machine learning and deep learning methods to large-scale brain imaging datasets and biobank data.
- Become an expert with image processing and other computational tools (i.e., FSL)
- Use shell scripting on a regular basis
- Work with team to develop realistic but challenging timelines
Benefits
- Excellent benefits and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
