Research Specialist B (Department of Neurosurgery

Position: Research Specialist B (Department of Neurosurgery)
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Posted Job Title

Research Specialist B (Department of Neurosurgery)

Job Profile Title

Research Specialist B

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist with experience in signal processing, machine learning, and intracranial EEG (iEEG) analysis to join our cutting-edge neuroscience research team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing computational models and applying advanced techniques to analyze iEEG data, with the goal of identifying neural biomarkers related to brain function and neurological disorders.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

+ Develop and apply advanced signal processing techniques (e.g., Fourier Transform, wavelet analysis, filtering, etc.) to extract meaningful features from iEEG signals.

+ Analyze spectral data from iEEG recordings to identify patterns and features associated with specific neural activities or clinical conditions.

+ Build, train, and optimize machine learning models (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning) to detect and classify biomarkers from high-dimensional iEEG data.

+ Identify potential biomarkers (e.g., power spectral density, phase coherence, connectivity metrics) from intracranial spectral data and validate their relevance for various neurological of psychiatric disorders.

+ Work closely with neuroscientists, clinicians, and engineers to integrate data analysis pipelines with clinical trials and experimental protocols.

+ Contribute to organizing, preprocessing, and managing large-scale iEEG datasets using best practices in data science, ensuring data integrity and reproducibility.

Qualifications

+  Bachelor of Science and 1 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $58,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

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The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin   (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected   under applicable federal, state or local law .

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