Project Assistant

Candidate will have a bachelor’s in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field is preferred. Candidate should also be well-organized, careful, reliable, able to meet deadlines, ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Good knowledge of basic Micosoft Excel is required. A demonstrated ability to learn computer programming (e.g., passing a previous computer programming class) is also desirable, and some knowledge of MATLAB, python, or bash scripting is preferred. Some experience with MRI analysis and a working knowledge of FSL and Freesurfer (or similar software) would be a plus.

Major duties include quality control and data analysis of functional and structural brain images and data management and organization, and some simple computer programming to streamline image analyses. The Project Assistant hired will become familiar with relevant brain anatomy and scientific papers, and will learn how to process structural and functional 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.  

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.83 - $27.61 . 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.

The university is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, employees, volunteers, and visitors on our campuses and those entrusted to our care, including patients, students, and minors. To that end, the university conducts background screening, including screening for criminal convictions, on all applicants after a conditional offer of employment and as a condition of employment. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix C for specific employment screen implications for the position you are applying for. 

To apply or to gain more information, please submit your CV and a cover letter describing your research interests and what you are looking for in a job.