Staff Research Associate, Data Analysis (9613C) 76039
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Departmental Overview
The Department of Neuroscience, which launched in July 2024, will advance the understanding of brain, mind, and behavior through research, education and training. Our faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and postdoctoral researchers study how the brain functions in health and disease, how it generates behavior and thought, and how it computes. We investigate the nervous system on levels ranging from molecules and cells, to neural circuits and systems, to behavior and cognition, to neural computation. We also develop neurotechnology and explore the impacts of neuroscience on society.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is February 18, 2025
The department is recruiting for 3 openings.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for recruiting older individuals to the Berkeley Aging Cohort Study; reviews results of screening questionnaires for recruitment to decide whether a potential participant meets enrollment criteria; assembles data into datasets suitable for analysis.
- Performs neuropsychological testing, manages databases with results; downloads and collates data from multiple databases; reviews results of neuropsychological tests to determine whether the subject has undergone substantial change. Asists during imaging studies (MRI and PET scanning).
- Use existing software and modify existing software to extract quantitative data from a variety of image types.
- Use standard statistical software to perform statistical hypothesis testing.
- Prepare reports in written and graphical forms.
- Work with other researchers and principal investigator to develop analysis plan and explore data.
Required Qualifications
- Familiarity with matlab and/or python or other programming languages
- Experience with statistics and statistical software such as SPSS or R
- Familiarity with multiple operating systems, especially Linus/Unix
- Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, good record-keeping
- Ability to work independently and reliably
- Good interpersonal skills and communication ability
- BA or BS preferably in psychology or neuroscience, or related fields and/or equivalent experience/training
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PET or MR or other medical images
- Experience with human subjects research
- Some experience working with databases
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time career position.
This position is eligible for the full range of UC Benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted hourly rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $26.52 (step 1).
Other Information
This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/rx/index.html
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Misconduct Disclosure
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
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