Project Assistant

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. USC is consistently ranked among the nation’s most prestigious universities, and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology features one of the world’s best degree and research programs in gerontology.

The Laboratory of Professor Andrei Irimia in the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is seeking a Project Assistant to join its team. These Project Assistants will provide specialized support for the development and implementation of research protocols to study Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) using neuroimaging (MRI, CT), machine learning (including deep learning and generative neural networks), and neurogenomics.

• Assistance with the design of protocols to study ADRD using neuroimaging techniques
• Document, update, and implement study methods and procedures for MRI/CT data acquisition, management, and quality control
• Advise on statistical techniques for neuroimaging data analysis
• Develop computer programs for analysis of neuroimaging and neurogenomics data
• Generate graphs, charts, or tables to present imaging analysis results and provide interpretation
• Contribute to the redaction of research papers, articles, and other documentation of study results
• Write status reports of study efforts, stay current with pertinent scientific literature, and coordinate the writing of manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals

• Degree in neuroscience, computer science, neurobiology, engineering, physical sciences, or a related quantitative field
• Graduate degree preferred but undergraduate degree holders are also encouraged to apply
• Hard‑working, self‑motivated, with a talent for scientific writing
• Minimum education:
  
  high school or equivalent
• Minimum experience:
  
  1 year
• Minimum field of expertise: knowledge of data collection procedures and experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents

Length of fixed‑term assignment: 1 year from date of hire. This is a full‑time non‑exempt position that will require substantial commitment and flexibility. The position does not require travel and will work full time on‑campus, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

The hourly range for this position is $26.72 to $28.84. This position is funded by a research contract/grant and may be funded by a subsequent contract/grant. Accordingly, the position is contingent upon receipt of the necessary funding from this or any subsequent contract/grant to continue employment.

Benefits include a competitive salary and a range of USC benefits including healthcare (including dental and vision), 403(b), tuition reimbursement, national holidays, paid vacation, and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume with at least three professional references. Thank you for your interest!