Research Assistant Neuroscience

The Research Assistant I (Part-Time, Remote) in the Opendak Lab provides data analysis support for research projects, focusing on computational and statistical work involving behavioral, electrophysiological, and imaging datasets.

Location: Remote

Salary: USD $36,955.98–$60,296.50/Yr.

Responsibilities

• Perform statistical analyses on behavioral, electrophysiological, and imaging datasets under direction of the PI.
• Process and clean raw data; maintain organized, well-documented data files and analysis pipelines.
• Develop figures, graphs, and visualizations of project results for manuscripts, presentations, and grants.
• Contribute to preparation of publications, grant reports, and conference presentations based on Opendak Lab research.
• Organize, clean, and analyze data in Microsoft Excel; maintain well-structured spreadsheets and analysis files across projects.
• Oversee undergraduate data analysts in analysis theory and implementation as needed.
• Participate in remote lab meetings and check-ins on a regular schedule to communicate progress and coordinate with team members.
• Enhance professional growth and development through educational programs, workshops, and seminars.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field (e.g., neuroscience, biology, psychology, computer science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or statistics) is required.
• Prior research experience involving data analysis is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with demonstrated Excel proficiency and coursework in statistics will be considered.