Are you a hardworking and dedicated research professional interested in being part of breakthrough Research?

When you join Cedars-Sinai, you become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements and life-saving medical and scientific breakthroughs. Cedars-Sinai is one of the leading institutes for driven research funding from the National Institutes of Health.

Principal Investigator, Pascal Sati, PhD is searching for a Research Associate I to join the team!

The Sati Laboratory focuses on the development of novel imaging biomarkers, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques, and artificial intelligence (AI) methods that strive to improve the clinical care offered to those impacted by neurological disorders. To learn more, please visit the Sati Research Lab.

Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate I performs a variety of computational procedures to support the objectives of the laboratory research projects in Neuroimaging. Assists in laboratory activities, including maintenance of imaging pipelines and computer equipment. Keeps accurate and detailed records of imaging dataset, pipelines and results. The incumbent will be able to perform routine image processing and analysis of neuroimaging dataset. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures related to Neuroimaging.
• Assists in the operation of specialized computing equipment.
• Performs lab maintenance duties, including data backup and software upgrades.
• Assists students and fellows at the laboratory.
• Maintains lab computer equipment and related records.
• Observes and aligns with safety standards and procedures.

Department-Specific Duties:

• Performs image processing, image segmentation and image analysis of neuroimaging dataset.
• Implements and optimizes image processing algorithms used in neuroimaging research.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science related field, required.

Experience and Skills:

• Research laboratory experience is preferred.
• Understanding of general research objectives.
• Solid understanding of programming languages, neuroimaging tools, computing environments, database management, personal and server computers, and statistical platforms.
• Experience with routine imaging processing procedures for neuroimaging research.
• Must possess digital literacy to include, but not limited to, Unix/Linux systems, Python, Matlab, Bash, R, REDCap, SPSS and Excel.