Research Assistant - Department of Pediatrics

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

7d•$51,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant - Department of Pediatrics at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research. May assist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the research protocol. The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of Prof. Eishi Asano in the Department of Pediatrics at Wayne State University. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at characterizing large-scale neural networks supporting human sensorimotor and cognitive function and identifying electrophysiological biomarkers associated with neurological outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, preferred.
Requires advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.
Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)
Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheets and communicate results.
Knowledge of scientific integrity principles.
Excellent time management and organization skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.
Microsoft office software skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MATLAB or other programming languages.
Familiarity with EEG analysis software and neuroimaging platforms.
Previous training in Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Neurology, or Neurosurgery.
Strong knowledge of human neuroanatomy and brain function.
Familiarity with intracranial EEG.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory based scientific techniques or clinical/population science (human subjects) research.
Design and perform experiments, recruit participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates.
Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines.
Assist staff with experiments/research protocols as required.
Communicate with principal investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.
Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data.
Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated.
Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy.
Assist principal investigator with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data to be used in preparing and presenting presentations for professional, scientific and academic conferences and submittal to academic and scholarly peer-reviewed journals.
Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required.
Order and organize required research supplies and records.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.
Co-register structural and functional neuroimaging datasets, including MRI and intracranial electrode localization data.
Perform intracranial EEG-based network analyses and quantitative evaluation of neurophysiological data.
Assist in the interpretation of research findings and the preparation of scientific figures, tables, abstracts, manuscripts, and grant applications.
Participate in the dissemination of study findings through scientific publications and presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
Collaborate with faculty members, trainees, and research staff involved in neuroimaging and electrophysiological research projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.