What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Support Assistant level II - CDR position at Nathan S. Kline Institute?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Analyze the EEG of mice from recordings under supervision. Seizure numbers, duration, power, and the associated video need analysis for motor behavior. Data that is quantified needs to be organized and statistics applied.
JOB DUTIES:
All analysis of video and EEG recordings will be from mice. The analysis is the EEG and synchronized video of mouse movement. On the job training in Sirenia and Spike2 software . Seizures will be marked, analyzed for their frequency, duration, motor behavior, and power. Anaylzed results will be compiled into spreadsheets and statistics performed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or an equivalent discipline.
Experience with MATLAB, EEG and computers.
A basic knowledge of EEG and mouse behavior is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in neuroscience or an equivalent discipline.
Understanding of laboratory research using rodents.
Understanding of neuroscience methods and epilepsy.
Mathematical and computational skills will be valuable.
Background Investigation/Justice Center Review Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
*The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
Applications will only be accepted through website at: http://corporate.rfmh.org - Click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement.
Questions regarding this position please email: hrprocessing@nki.rfmh.org
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