Research Associate

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

21d•CA$6,344•Onsite

About The Position

The Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre (PPRC) is dedicated to the clinical treatment and research related to Parkinson's disease. We are seeking a Research Associate with expertise in Electroencephalogram (EEG) analysis, signal processing, and quantitative neuroscience to support ongoing research programs focused on Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in computer science, statistics, physics, electrical engineering, neuroscience, or a related field, plus a minimum of 10 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong expertise in signal processing, quantitative analysis and machine learning.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and MATLAB is essential.
Experience working with big databases and have completed requirements to all PHSA pre-requisitions for working with human data.
Strong problem‑solving skills: Ability to identify critical scientific questions in the health sector and apply appropriate analytical methods to address them.
Strong communication and collaboration skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with researchers, clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
Leadership skills: Experience mentoring junior researchers and contributing to team‑based scientific environments. Must display advanced organizational and administrative skills.
Must have experience with / or been responsible for data analyses, writing of manuscripts, preparation of figures, and publication of data, as demonstrated in candidates' publications.
Must have good interpersonal skills, be motivated, adaptable to a changing work environment and be energetic with a solid work ethic.
Project management: Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple research projects effectively.
Flexibility and adaptability: Ability to adopt new research methods, technologies, and analytical approaches as needed.
Continuous learning: Must be inquisitive and eager to learn new skills and knowledge to stay current in their field and improve their research skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in health‑related research or clinical neuroscience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing advanced neurophysiological signal‑processing and computational models to analyze EEG data and extract clinically meaningful biomarkers related to neurological disorders.
Conduct research on EEG preprocessing, artifact removal, and denoising to improve data quality.
Develop and implement advanced algorithms for analyzing neurophysiological signals and extracting clinically meaningful biomarkers.
Apply advanced EEG analysis methods to study neural responses during electrical brain stimulation, including expertise in Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (GVS) and the characterization of EEG dynamics under stimulation protocols.
Integrate computational modeling and machine learning approaches to enable robust biomarker discovery, validation, and evaluation of disease‑related neural changes.
Apply comprehensive EEG signal‑processing frameworks to characterize neural dynamics and quantify disease‑related alterations in patient populations.
Design and conduct experiments in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams; support data collection and analysis.
Prepare and present research findings at scientific conferences, workshops, and academic meetings.
Contribute to peer‑reviewed publications, technical reports, and grant proposals.
Participate in dissemination activities, including tutorials, training sessions, and collaborative workshops.
Stay current with advancements in EEG signal processing, computational neuroscience, and related technologies.
Mentor junior researchers and support lab operations as needed.
Perform other research-related duties as assigned