Research Scientist

About the role

The Research Scientist will help develop and analyze multimodal brain and body imaging studies, applying advanced statistical learning techniques to identify biomarkers and signals with clinical utility. They will assist in guiding and mentoring junior research staff, and will be responsible for strategic planning and oversight of research databases and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and development of multimodal data acquisition protocols
• Development, application, and refinement of analytic approaches for multimodal data
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Prepare grant applications directly as principal and co-investigator
• Assistance in the guidance and mentoring of DAIR and MoBI team research staff
• Strategic planning and oversight for the development and quality assurance of DAIR and MoBI team research databases and related infrastructure
• Formation and maintenance of collaborative relationships with scientific peers
• Perform additional job-related responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• PhD in electrical engineering, bioengineering, computer science, biophysics, applied mathematics, or neuroscience, with two years or more of postdoctoral training in one or more measurement modalities for brain function
• Five (5) years of experience in data analysis and data science fundamentals, preferably in a clinical or research setting
• Five (5) years of experience in at least one scientific programming language (e.g., Python/R, Matlab) and related toolboxes or frameworks
• Five (5) years of combined experience and education in the collection and/or analysis of mental health-related data modalities, such as MRI, EEG, physiological measures, eye-tracking, developing computer-based tasks, or ecological assessments
• Two (2) years of supervising experience by mentoring predoctoral trainees

Qualifications

• Considered NIH-eligible to serve as a Principal Investigator on grant submissions
• Demonstrated track record of conducting experiments, writing analyses, and communicating results through scientific posters, presentations, and papers
• Broadly considered a strong and qualified researcher in signal processing, image analysis, and software development
• An outstanding academic and research background in a disciplinary area relevant to the Child Mind Institute, including relevant academic qualifications

Skills

• Strong background in signal processing, image analysis, and software development
• Experience in developing and analyzing multimodal brain and body imaging studies
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior research staff
• Experience in scientific programming languages and related toolboxes/frameworks

Benefits

Our great compensation package includes medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs.

Pay

The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role).