RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1 - INTEGRATED BRAIN IMAGING CENTER

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The Department of Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for a Full Time Research Scientist

The Research Scientist/Engineer 1 contributes to the growth and success of the Department of Radiology by executing the mission and vision.

This position will perform basic research duties to support ongoing projects in the Integrated Brain Imaging Center (IBIC) related to aging and neurodegenerative disease. This includes utilizing neuroimaging, neuropsychology, and/or neuroscience techniques and procedures to collect and evaluate data for the lab.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Imaging Duties:

Qualify research participant candidates by completing phone interviews and collect brief neuropsychological data/MRI scans, and EEG from human subjects from subject populations.

Schedule, coordinate, and administer scanning and testing of human subjects - this includes administering and/or training subjects on cognitive tasks.

Prepare consent forms and progress reports for review as well as human subjects applications.

Administer psychological/neuropsychological or other test batteries.

Research Analysis Duties:

Perform image transfer processing, data quality assurance, and analysis.

Prepare data from structural MRI, DTI, fMRI, PET, EEG and other imaging approaches for analysis.

Write computer programs dedicated to analysis tasks.

Use neuroimaging and statistical software packages to prepare results and write methodology reports.

Write documentation of IBIC data analysis workflow and other experimental practices.

Assist PIs in preparing scientific presentations and manuscripts.

Attend and participating in IBIC lab meetings and official functions as well as lab meetings for individual project PIs.

Coordinate and manage work on several research projects with several PIs.

Perform preprocessing and pipelining of functional and structural MRI and DTI data, and PET data; prepare and analyze data for presentation; work at the command-line in Linux using IBIC computer software for neuroimaging processing and analysis (FSL, AFNI, in-house software tools).

Review processed data for quality, and implement quality assurance protocols to clean or omit data from analyses.

Assist with modifying computer scripts dedicated to analysis tasks.

Prepare figures for presentations and manuscripts and assist in manuscript and grant preparation - this includes writing methodology reports.

Prepare documentation of IBIC data analysis workflow and other experimental practices.

Help create and maintain RedCAP and Excel databases for study data; enter MRI, diagnostic, and neuropsychological data into these databases.

Perform literature searches and read literature or conduct literature surveys in neuroscience projects as necessary.

May train and guide other scientists and technicians requiring assistance with analysis or analysis tools.

Complete related assigned tasks.

Self/Team Development:

Participate in fostering a collaborative environment with diversity as a core value. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all students, staff, and faculty.

Provide innovative, visionary and collaborative initiative; continue to grow your own skill set necessary in your position; contribute to a team atmosphere in working with all internal/external customers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Neuroscience or related field, and one year one year of research lab experience.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency with Matlab, Python, and Bash

Working knowledge of and experience with basic computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Office products) and operating environments (Linux, MacOS, Windows)

Experience with human imaging methods and analysis.

Proficiency with R programming.

MISSION AND VALUES

Mission: To meet the clinical needs of patients and families we serve, to train the practitioners and leaders of tomorrow, and to advance imaging sciences to improve the human condition.

Values:

Quality

Innovation & Impact

Leadership

Partnership

Fairness

Additional Information:

Internal/External Contacts:

UW Customers

Department of Radiology Faculty, Staff, and Students

UW Staff, Faculty and Students

Other related Faculty, Staff, and Students

Other external contacts and associates

Supervision:
This position reports to Dr. Thomas Grabowski in the Radiology Department.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to write, finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Schedule is normally 8a to 5p, M-F, but is not always fixed and workload does vary. The incumbent's first responsibility is to complete tasks rather than keep to a fixed schedule. Flexibility in schedule and intensity of work is necessary.

Work is suitable for intermittent telework/hybrid schedule

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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