Neuroimaging Data Analyst D

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Posted Job Title

Neuroimaging Data Analyst D

Job Profile Title

Data Analyst D

Job Description Summary

Neuroimaging Data Analyst D

The Shanmugan Laboratory is part of the Department of Psychiatry, the Neurodevelopment & Psychosis Section, and the Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI). Our goal is to personalize early interventions in reproductive psychiatry. To do this, we use non-invasive neuroimaging and advanced computational methods to understand mechanisms underlying sex differences in psychopathology and identify neuroendocrinologic markers of risk vs. resilience for psychiatric disorders. The Neuroimaging Data Analyst D will provide support for managing and analyzing data.

Job Description

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/.

Neuroimaging Data Analyst D

The Neuroimaging Data Analyst D provides support for managing and analyzing neuroimaging data. Analysts play a central role on large-scale projects that seek to understand the impact of reproductive timepoints, including puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, on the brain. Within these projects, they work in a team environment with a diverse, multi-disciplinary group of faculty and trainees from psychiatry, psychology engineering, statistics, and computer science. Primary responsibilities include management, processing, and analysis of high-dimensional imaging data. Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on the successful candidate's skills and interests. All analysts additionally lead independent projects (i.e., meta-analyses of neuroimaging studies) where they write first-author manuscripts.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Statistics, or Computational Neuroscience, and 3 to 5 years of research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master's degree preferred. To succeed in the highly collaborative environment, excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. Program and data analysis skills are required, including Python, linux/bash, SQL, and R. Experience with neuroimaging tools (SPM, AFNI, FSL), clinically-acquired neuroimaging, machine learning, and working with Epic databases (Clarity, databricks, Caboodle) is strongly preferred but not required.

Background check required. Position contingent on funding.

Working Conditions

Office, Library, Computer Room; Requires extensive safety

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$70,500.00 - $85,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.