Research Technician at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Posted in Other 20 days ago.





Job Description:

Department



BSD OBA - Hatsopoulos Lab



About the Department



Research technician needed in a dynamic neurophysiological lab. This project involves high density multi-electrode array recordings and stimulation from motor and premotor cortical sites in monkeys performing orofacial as well as complex reaching and grasping movements. Experiments seek to investigate spatio-temporal patterning in single unit and local field potential activity that encodes different aspects of these movements. These experiments also seek to develop decoding algorithms for possible application in brain-machine interfaces. A strong mathematical, computational, or engineering background is also desirable.
http://pondside.uchicago.edu/oba/faculty/Hatsopoulos/lab/



Job Summary



The job provides technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.



Responsibilities



  • Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.


  • Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.


  • Performs other related work as needed.





Minimum Qualifications




Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Work Experience:


Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:





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Preferred Qualifications




Education:



  • Bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred.





Experience:



  • Minimum of one-year relevant research experience.


  • Programming experience using Matlab and/or Python.





Preferred Competencies



  • Strong mathematical or computational background.


  • Ability to work as a team player.


  • Analytical thinking.


  • Creative skills.


  • Problem-solving skills.





Application Documents



  • Cover letter (required)


  • Resume (required)


  • Contact information for at least 2 references (required)




When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Job Family



Research



Role Impact



Individual Contributor



FLSA Status



Non-Exempt



Pay Frequency



Biweekly



Scheduled
Weekly Hours



37.5



Benefits Eligible



Yes



Drug Test Required



No



Health Screen Required



No



Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No



Posting Statement



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