UNIV - Research Associate - College of Health Professions, Department of Health Sciences and Research at Musc, College of Health Professions Complex D

UNIV - Research Associate - College of Health Professions, Department of Health Sciences and Research at Musc in College of Health Professions Complex D. Full-time. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.

MUSC’s College of Health Professions seeks a highly motivated Research Associate to support NIH-funded neuroimaging research on neurodegenerative diseases and aging-related brain changes. Responsibilities include overseeing data acquisition and quality control, managing data sharing and curation, conducting image analyses, and contributing to manuscripts and grant submissions. Preferred qualifications include intermediate-to-advanced programming skills, experience independently conducting and troubleshooting neuroimaging analyses, and strong communication skills.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type​
Faculty
Cost Center
CC000222 CHP - HS&R Admin
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift

Job Description
MUSC’s College of Health Professions seeks a highly motivated Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary neuroimaging research team of faculty investigators, clinicians, data scientists, trainees, and national and international collaborators. We conduct NIH-funded research focused on the early detection, prediction, and characterization of neurodegenerative diseases and aging-related brain changes through advanced diffusion MRI, fMRI, MR Spectroscopy, and PET imaging. The Research Associate will be primarily responsible for supervising data acquisition, ensuring data quality control, managing data sharing and curation, conducting image analysis, and contributing to manuscript and grant submissions. Preferred qualifications include intermediate-to-advanced programming skills, the ability to independently conduct, rigorously document, and troubleshoot neuroimaging analyses using established analysis pipelines and software, and strong oral and written communication skills. Projects will include:

Key Responsibilities
Research and Analysis (30%)

Data and Infrastructure Management (30%)

Scientific Leadership and Collaboration (20%)

Publications and Grants (20%)

Preferred Education, Qualifications, and Experience

*Applications must include the following documents: a cover letter that addresses the job requirements and a resume/CV that includes the names of at least three professional references.

Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.
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