Research Analyst II

The Mind Research Network•Unm, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time Research Analyst II position is currently available at The Mind Research Network (MRN) under Dr. Andrew Mayer. The position will have two roles. The primary role will be to assist in the collection and analysis of MRI-based imaging data, clinical data, proteomic data, and the preparation of various graphs/reports for scientific communication. The position requires strong quantitative/computation/statistical skills, and a working knowledge of time-series analysis and data processing. Strong data visualization skills are preferred, along with scientific writing for manuscripts and various scientific reports. A secondary role will be working with MRI machine operations, maintenance of various biomedical imaging equipment at the scanner, and the scanning of human research participants. On-site training will be provided to run MRI scanners and perform data analyses. Background knowledge and/or experience with UNIX, LINUX, Python, R, MATLAB is preferred. Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, various Google and spreadsheet applications, as well as the ability to learn department-specific computer systems. The position requires interactions with various sensitive patient populations and thus requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The job will also require flexible hours including some evenings and nights to accommodate data acquisition and other related duties as needed (approximately 1 per week).

Requirements

Requires a bachelors' degree in an engineering field, computational neuroscience, computer science, statistics or a related scientific discipline and 6 months of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with a variety of programming languages including, but not limited to, Linux/Unix, Python, Matlab and R; familiarity with neuroimaging techniques and time-series analysis; and a familiarity with neuroanatomy and neurophysiology.
Must have superior professional-level written and verbal communication skills; a high degree of professionalism, excellent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability in managing a wide variety of complex tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines is required.
Must have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team, and the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.

Nice To Haves

Strong data visualization skills
Scientific writing for manuscripts and various scientific reports.
Background knowledge and/or experience with UNIX, LINUX, Python, R, MATLAB is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the collection and analysis of MRI-based imaging data, clinical data, proteomic data
Preparation of various graphs/reports for scientific communication
MRI machine operations
Maintenance of various biomedical imaging equipment at the scanner
Scanning of human research participants