Department
BSD MED - Emergency Medicine - Garcia Research Staff
About the Department
The Laboratory is currently investigating the underlying mechanisms by which sleep apnea affects brain function related to learning and memory.
Job Summary
The Research Specialist will work to collect physiological data and perform analyses using custom workflows established in the laboratory.
Responsibilities
Clean raw data for input into workflows using R, Matlab, Phython.
Assist in data collection.
Computational analysis using MATLAB, Python, or other computer languages.
Written reports and manuscript preparation.
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Experience with large physiological data sets and computational modeling.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Strong manuscript and proposal writing skills.
Ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$50,000.00 - $70,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
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