Research Assistant – Neurology

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

20h•$23 - $33

About The Position

The Research Assistant in the Department of Neurology participates in data analysis for multidisciplinary collaborations with other investigators and contributes to the performance and analysis of studies and dissemination of results. The research focuses on traumatic brain injury, including observational cohort studies, clinical trials, evidence-based guideline formulation, and health policy.

Requirements

Two years of related work experience; relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Experience with clinical research, data analysis, and manuscript writing.
Communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Experience in research and clinical studies involving human subjects.
Experience with statistics.
Experience with statistical analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or similar.
Experience in RedCap.
Experience coordinating data analysis efforts in an active lab.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement data analyses of datasets.
Assist with research design and implementation.
Process and analyze research results for manuscripts and presentations.
Contribute to TBI research and clinical studies and disseminate results through peer-reviewed journal publications and conference proceedings.
Maintain IRB compliance, including protocol amendments, progress reports, and regulatory submissions.
Oversee participant recruitment, screening, and informed consent processes.
Coordinate study enrollment and follow-up visits while maintaining compliance with IRB-approved protocols.
Organize participant follow-up visits and schedule research activities.
Ensure proper handling of clinical and imaging data, including data entry, maintenance, and quality assurance.
Perform bedside cognitive tests, such as the MoCA and CRS-R.
Assist with fMRI preprocessing, including field map corrections, motion correction, and signal processing.
Organize and maintain neuroimaging datasets in BIDS format and support multiband BOLD fMRI analysis.
Implement and troubleshoot MATLAB, Python, and Bash scripts for neuroimaging pipelines, such as FreeSurfer, FSL, AFNI, and CBIG.
Collect data through Epic to support retrospective and prospective clinical studies in neuro intensive care, ICH, SAH, and acute ischemic stroke.
Prepare figures, tables, and reports for publications, grant submissions, and clinical presentations.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.
Health expense accounts with employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Additional voluntary insurance plans.
Paid vacation and sick leave, accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Retirement program with an employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).