Project Assistant Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

The USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute and
Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (INI,www.ini.usc.edu) are world leaders in the
development of advanced computational and scientific approaches for the
comprehensive mapping of brain structure and function. LONI’s unique multidisciplinary
environment and cutting edge resources allow for integration of clinical, psychological
and genotypic information with neuroimaging phenotypes for research questions in
neurology, psychiatry and developmental neurobiology.

The Imaging Genetics Center (http://igc.ini.usc.edu) in Marina del Rey, California is
looking for talented full-time Project Assistant to perform research including analysis of
brain images. The 30-member team at IGC is the hub of the ENIGMA project
(http://enigma.ini.usc.edu/), which integrates brain imaging data from 185 institutions
around the world. We are actively involved in some of the largest-ever brain imaging
studies of diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, HIV/AIDS, schizophrenia, depression,
bipolar illness, and Parkinson’s disease, studying brain scans from thousands of
patients. We also lead or participate in numerous studies of typical development,
genetics, traumatic brain injury, and brain connectivity. Our laboratory writes and
applies novel computational algorithms to study how major psychiatric and neurological
diseases affect brain structure, function, and connectivity.

Job Function
The Project Assistant will be in charge of pre/post-processing raw imaging data (MRI,
DTI, etc.) and will assess advanced brain features in a range of psychiatric, neurological
and developmental disorders. Some projects will involve implementing advanced
statistical models including machine learning and deep learning methods to large-scale
brain imaging datasets and biobank data.

The Project Assistant will:
Apply expertise to a range of image processing, curation, quality control, and
computational tools (i.e., FSL, FreeSurfer). Use shell scripting on a regular basis.
Work with the wider lab team to develop realistic but challenging timelines

Preferred Qualifications
The successful applicant will be a reliable, independent worker with a bachelor’s or
master’s degree in (bio)engineering, computer science, math, statistics, neuroscience,
data science, or a related field is preferred.

Computer programming skills in Matlab, Python, R, C++, shell scripting and knowledge
of image analysis software such as FSL or SPM are preferred

Knowledge of advanced statistics or genetics is a plus

This full-time position is ideal for candidates looking to spend a couple of years doing
neuroimaging research before medical school or an advanced graduate degree.

Preferred Education
Master’s degree in applied statistics or a related field.

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent
Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum
Field of Expertise: Knowledge of neuroscience/neuroimaging data collection procedures
and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.96- $30.00. When extending an offer of
employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited
to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience,
education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual
stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.