Staff Research Associate I - Neurosurgery

The Staff
Research Associate (SRA) will be responsible for conducting scientific research
projects related to the neuronal basis of human pain and addiction under the
supervision of the Director of the Surgical Neuromodulation and Brain Mapping
Lab. Responsibilities include independently performing neuronal recordings
while administering experimental tasks to epilepsy and DBS patients with implanted
electrodes, as well as collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of
researchers, clinicians, and clinical staff. The SRA will use software programs
such as MATLAB, Brainlab, and FSL for data preparation, processing, and
analysis and will provide detailed evaluations and presentations of research
findings to the laboratory team. Additional responsibilities include
maintaining inventory records and overseeing the maintenance, calibration, and
routine inspection of laboratory equipment and materials. The SRA will also
assist with the preparation of grant applications and progress reports, the
submission and renewal of human subjects IRB protocols, and the drafting and
editing of correspondence related to the research program. The ideal candidate
must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including day, night, and weekend
shifts, as research activities are often coordinated with clinical procedures
and patient availability. Prior experience in scientific research, including
data analysis, coding, and the development of research workflows, is highly
preferred.

Required:

• B.S. in Neuroscience or equivalent course work and
  experience
• Professional research or analytical experience
• Ability to exercise a high degree of sensitivity, empathy,
  compassion, and professionalism with patients, healthcare professionals, and
  research collaborators
• Knowledge of neurophysiology, cognitive neuroscience, and
  psychology
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends
  and nights for patient data collection
• Ability to independently manage different research
  experiments at once
• Knowledge of computers and software programs including
  Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook,
  Microsoft Access

Preferred:

• Ability to use various computer programs for data
  acquisition and analysis, such as MATLAB and Python, and authoring manuscripts
  and for preparation of posters and presentations