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Dignity Health

Senior Research Assistant

Dignity Health, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Base pay $23.00/hr - $32.49/hr

Overview The Human Neurophysiology & Neuromodulation (HNN) Lab at the Barrow Neurological Institute invites applications for a Post-Bachelor Research Associate with an anticipated start date of Spring/Summer 2024 (earlier is also possible depending on candidate circumstance). The candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator of HNN Dr. Andrew Yang neurosurgeon-scientist on a variety of interdisciplinary projects with a core focus on computationally-intensive analysis of big human electrophysiology datasets. This is a full-time benefits-eligible appointment with an expected duration of two years. Salary is competitive and travel reimbursement for academic conferences is possible.

Barrow Neurological Institute is an international leader in the treatment research and education of brain and spinal diseases/conditions and injuries. Barrow focuses on research to improve patients’ lives by advancing basic understanding and translating findings to patient care. Barrow is housed within St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, serving as a teaching hospital for medical schools in the region. Barrow collaborates with ASU for research and education in neuroscience.

This environment fosters collaborations between scientists and clinicians to solve challenges in neurological pathology. Barrow has over 25 laboratories with diverse expertise and maintains partnerships with ASU in engineering, computer science, neuroscience and psychology.

Essential duties & responsibilities We are looking for candidates who are considering graduate or professional school in STEM fields or healthcare and are seeking a full-time research position. A two-year commitment is preferred to allow time for publications in peer-reviewed journals. The research associate will gain experience in human neurophysiology, big data analytics/machine learning, human behavior/psychology, and medical image processing with exposure to state-of-the-art medical technology in neurosurgery.

Develop software and hardware solutions for data storage

Maintain and design data and image processing pipelines

Interact with patients (in both inpatient and outpatient settings) to conduct computer-based behavioral experiments

Job requirements Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Neuroscience, or related fields

Proficiency with computer programming (Matlab, Python, or equivalent)

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to function in a clinical environment and gather data from patients

Ability to interact positively and effectively with a diverse lab community

Self-motivation to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines

Desired Qualifications

Research experience in electrophysiology data science (machine learning, dynamical systems, network theory, etc.), behavioral task design, and/or audiovisual stimuli/virtual environment design

Experience with data server hardware/software

Track record of journal articles, conference presentations, or abstracts in relevant areas

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Other Details

Working hours are mostly Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends as needed to conduct behavioral experiments with patients

Mentorship focuses on developing professionalism and resilience for long-term career success

Instructions To Apply Please submit the following materials to andrew.yang.1@asu.edu

CV

Cover letter

1-2 references from prior research or professional experiences

Where You'll Work Located in Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital with a broad range of health, social and support services. It houses the Barrow Neurological Institute and other centers of excellence. The campus is known for high-quality neurology and neurosurgery services and collaborative research.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $32.49 /hour

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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