Research Assistant - Neurosurgery

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

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The Roland Lab is looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join our study of brain networks in development and pathological conditions. Our work primarily uses advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data, such as functional MRI (fMRI) for studying the brain through functional connectivity and other metrics of normal and abnormal function. We utilize a range of advanced imaging methods from volumetric analysis of anatomic imaging to functional connectivity (FC) with resting state functional MRI (rs-fMRI).

We work with a range of pediatric patients who have medical conditions such as Chiari Malformaiton Type 1 (CM1), medically refractory epilepsy, and cerebral palsy (CP) that volunteer for research participation before or after surgical intervention as well as alongside routine clinical monitoring care.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive goal directed individual with experience managing research projects, data organization, pre-processing fMRI imaging, as well as providing oversight and assistance to other lab members' efforts. Experience with a Linux computer environment and Python scripting for analysis is critical. Knowledge of brain imaging computational analysis is also highly preferred.

Working with pediatric and clinical patient populations requires a special individual with excellent interpersonal skills due to the delicate nature of performing basic and translational research alongside clinical care.

• Conducts research experiments and assays.
• Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Coordinates research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Assists with general supply/equipment orders, lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs literature research on specified topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

Not Applicable

• Experience with brain functional MRI imaging research analysis is highly preferred.

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Document Research, Laboratory Processes, Scientific Research

R07-H

$17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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