Research Specialist B (Department of Neurosurgery)

Research Specialist B (Department of Neurosurgery)

Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist with experience in signal processing, machine learning, and intracranial EEG (iEEG) analysis to join our cutting-edge neuroscience research team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing computational models and applying advanced techniques to analyze iEEG data, with the goal of identifying neural biomarkers related to brain function and neurological disorders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply advanced signal processing techniques (e.g., Fourier Transform, wavelet analysis, filtering, etc.) to extract meaningful features from iEEG signals.
• Analyze spectral data from iEEG recordings to identify patterns and features associated with specific neural activities or clinical conditions.
• Build, train, and optimize machine learning models (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning) to detect and classify biomarkers from high-dimensional iEEG data.
• Identify potential biomarkers (e.g., power spectral density, phase coherence, connectivity metrics) from intracranial spectral data and validate their relevance for various neurological of psychiatric disorders.
• Work closely with neuroscientists, clinicians, and engineers to integrate data analysis pipelines with clinical trials and experimental protocols.
• Contribute to organizing, preprocessing, and managing large-scale iEEG datasets using best practices in data science, ensuring data integrity and reproducibility.

Qualifications
Bachelor of Science and 1 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$50,000.00 - $58,000.00 Annual Rate

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