Description
To perform assignments, requiring advanced working knowledge of scientific methods in a specific discipline and in such areas as research, design or experimental testing. Responsible for assignments that require the technical knowledge to modify or adapt procedures and to meet special research requirements. Designs, assembles and operates equipment used in research. Performs detailed analyses, tests and operations. May prepare technical reports, computer programs, and project plans. May assist engineers or faculty members with specific phases of research projects. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master's degree in field directly related to research – Two (2) years of experience/expertise performing research relating to a specified field of study – Or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience totaling at least eight years.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Ph.D. in Computational Neuroscience or related field is preferred.
- Experience in functional neuroimaging:
- Preprocessing and pipeline development
- Analysis
- Familiarity with AFNI, FSL, SPM
- Experience with programming languages: R/Matlab/Python
- Shell scripting Linear models
- Multivariate methods
- Optimization
- Prediction
- Knowledge of data systems a bonus
- Strong background in statistics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Member of a data science team to assist and lead with management and analyzing a large database consisting of functional images, physical biomarkers, and a host of neurocognitive measures on participants followed longitudinally. Assist with development of indices of brain health through machine learning algorithms and prediction models, as well as compete for funding for novel approaches to brain health models.
Additional Information
Please upload a one page document with a minimum of 3 professional references including phone or email contact.
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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