"Research Professional 4 - Department of Neuroscience"

About the Job

Job Duties:

• 40% — Conduct and analyze human neuroimaging (fMRI) experiments related to visual perception and mental imagery. Responsible for designing and implementing experimental protocols, including task setup, behavioral rules, and eye-tracking procedures. Duties include configuring and calibrating the eye-tracking system, troubleshooting scanner and stimulus presentation hardware, training participants on task procedures, writing and maintaining IRB protocols, and overseeing data collection to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability for subsequent analysis.
• 40% — Develop and implement computational models of brain activity. Responsible for developing data analysis pipelines, applying computational and statistical methods, to large-scale fMRI datasets. The researcher will maintain reproducible codebases, manage data processing workflows, and collaborate with team members on methodological development and interpretation of results. This work also involves creating clear and informative data visualizations, including graphs and figures, and training other lab members in relevant computational and analysis procedures.
• 20% — Prepare research results for publication and presentation. Responsibilities include summarizing experimental and computational results, generating publication-quality visualizations, drafting and revising manuscripts, and presenting findings at internal meetings and scientific conferences.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required:

• BA/BS degree in neuroscience, computer science, physics, mathematics, or engineering plus at least five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least nine years
• Prior experience with human neuroimaging methods (fMRI, EEG, or MEG).
• Strong quantitative and computational skills, with a demonstrated interest in data-driven research.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.

Preferred:

• Interest in collecting and analyzing large-scale fMRI datasets.
• Proficiency in computational modeling, statistical data analysis, or machine learning.
• Strong programming skills, preferably in Python.
• Familiarity with modern computer vision or deep learning frameworks.

About the Department

The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School. The Medical School and related healthcare professional schools are grouped under the Academic Health Center.

The Mission of the Department of Neuroscience

1. Conduct outstanding neuroscience research.
2. Be an educational resource to the Medical School and the University by providing neuroscience education to undergraduate, medical, dental, graduate, and post-graduate students.
3. Provide leadership and be a focal point for the strengthening of neuroscience across the University by enhancing research, educational, and funding opportunities.
4. Intentionally improve inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives and actively supporting historically marginalized researchers, students, and neuroscience community members.
5. Provide a bridge for the transfer of advances in basic neuroscience into clinical practice with the goal of improving the health of the people of Minnesota.

Enhance the understanding and appreciation of neuroscience by the people of Minnesota

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $32.00/hour to $35.00/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.