Project Assistant
University of Southern California
Project Assistant
University of Southern California
Research university in Los Angeles, CA
The University of Southern California Imaging Genetics Center (http://igc.ini.usc.edu) - part of the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Institute for Neuroimaging and Informatics - in Marina del Rey, California is looking for a full-time Project Assistant.
Duties will focus on analyzing existing brain images to investigate Alzheimer’s disease risk.
Required:
Preferred:
Major duties include analysis and quality control of structural brain images or amyloid and tau PET images, and data management and organization. Some basic computer programming will be needed to streamline and troubleshoot downloads and image analyses. The Project Assistant hired will become familiar with relevant brain anatomy and scientific papers and will learn how to process MRI and PET data using major available and in-house neuroimaging analysis software. This position would be great for candidates who would like to gain training and experience for a few years before eventually applying to a PhD program.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter describing your research interests, a quick overview of your skills and experience that are relevant to this position, and what you are looking for in a job.
The hourly rate range for this position is $25.96 - $33.00. 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.
Minimum Education: High school or equivalent
Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum
Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents
Minimum Education: High school or equivalentUSC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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