Research Assistant I - Neurosurgery (Tandon Lab)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a candidate to fulfill the role of Research Assistant I in the Neuroimaging and Electrophysiology lab of Dr. Nitin Tandon at UTHealth. The lab specializes in the study of human language processing and cognition, using direct recordings and electrical stimulation, in the brains of patients with epilepsy and tumors implanted with intracranial electrodes during various experimental tasks. Data from these tasks include a combination of EEG (iEEG), intracranial electrical stimulation (iES), functional MRI (fMRI), eye tracking, and behavioral tests. The lab is also interested in clinical studies focusing on epilepsy and tumors. This position is ideal for candidates who are considering a career in neuroscience or medicine. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
General knowledge of research fields
Comfortable interacting with patients in a hospital setting
Competent in using computers
Basic knowledge of MATLAB (or equivalent) programming
Self-motivated
Excellent interpersonal communication skills to support coordination among lab members, research personnel, collaborators, hospital staff and patients.
Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

The PI will support the candidate to perform independent research with the possibility of poster presentations and publications.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives.
Collects, organizes and prepares research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
Maintains clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
Stays abreast of new and updated procedures and protocols for the research laboratory. Must maintain compliance with required training. May participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
As needed, may coordinate the work of technicians to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Explains study details to patients and obtains informed consent
Collects data in the epilepsy monitoring unit and operating rooms
Cleans newly collected data (using computer software programs)
Performs simple data analyses as instructed (using computer software programs)
Operates and maintains data recording and stimulation computers
Manages research project data bases and other study documents
Ensures compliance with IRB research protocols and assists with yearly IRB study reviews
Communicates with PI, other lab personnel and collaborating labs on shared projects
Ensures essential documentation and recording of patient and research data in appropriate files per institutional and regulatory requirements

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Awesome retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care