Neural Engineering Research Assistant - 136562

The Department of Neurosciences is one of the largest departments within the UCSD School of Medicine. Its mission is to create synergies and define innovative ideas and programs that transform how our neuroscience community discovers, teaches and provide care. We arecommitted to conducting cutting-edge science, advancing scientific research, and train the next generation of neurologists and researchers. This is achieved by promoting education at all levels and integrating the latest scientific and medical advances into our curriculum.

The Neuroimmunology Research Program focuses on translational and clinical studies aimed at understanding and improve the treatment of disorders, such as multiple sclerosis; optic neuritis; neuromyelitis optica, and other central nervous system autoimmune diseases. Frombiomarker and genetic research to clinical trials, the program offers exciting opportunities to engage in patient-oriented research that bridges science and clinical care.

The Neural Engineering Research Assistant serves as an assistant to the clinical trials research coordinators and Principal Investigators with an emphasis on ongoing research in tracking devices and virtual reality (VR) simulations program. Perform procedures that require technical, scientific knowledge and skills. Major responsibilities include the design and development of study-related software tools or applications, including assisting with coding, debugging, and implementing functionality to support data collection, management, or analysis processes. Assist the research team with communication between multiple parties, conducting visits, assisting with patient interviews and data collection, completing case report forms, and scheduling patient visits. Research duties include maintaining the inventory of study supplies and equipment. Laboratory duties include assisting with the inventory of lab kits, supplies, and the processing and shipping of specimens as needed. Perform other duties will be assigned as needed.

• Graduation from high school OR a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience OR two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. College level coursework completed in physiology, biology, biochemistry, microbiology preferred.

• Experience performing statistical analysis and data interpretation for research studies using relevant tools and methodologies.

• Experience using Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, and Excel and data entry experience.

• Experience executing protocol-required tasks.

• Basic working knowledge of neuroimmunology and related disease states.

• Ability to elicit clinically significant information from patients/subjects.

• Demonstrated proficiency in software coding with experience in one or more programming languages.

• Must be able to work well with colleagues on a team while making an independent contribution to the research endeavors

• Must be able to perform detailed work successfully

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with research subjects, investigators, and all research and clinical staff.

• Ability to assist in the preparation of IRB forms.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and occasional weekends.

• Must be willing to handle and operate medical devices.

• Must have access to reliable transportation to/from various locations.