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The UCLA Sensory, Cognitive, and Affective Neurodevelopment (SCAN) Laboratory within the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support innovative research examining sensory processing and neurodevelopment in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This position offers hands-on experience in clinical research, neuroimaging, behavioral assessments, and data analysis. Key responsibilities include:
- Assist with participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and study visits
- Support implementation of research protocols and maintain study documentation
- Collect, manage, and process neuroimaging, behavioral, psychophysiological, and questionnaire-based data
- Assist with MRI participant preparation and data acquisition
- Support data cleaning, quality control, database management, and analysis
- Assist with study reports, presentations, manuscripts, and grant-related analysis
- Maintain IRB and regulatory documentation and support general laboratory operations
Comfort working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Knowledge of basic research methods and data collection proceduresAbility to maintain accurate research records and documentationAbility to interact professional with research participants and families from diverse backgroundsAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary research teamProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointStrong verbal and written communication skills
Bachelors degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related fieldExperience working with pediatric, neurodevelopment, autism spectrum disorder, or other clinical populationsMinimum 1 year of experience supporting research projects in a laboratory, academic, clinical research, or related research environmentExperience with behavioral, psychophysiological, or neuroimaging research methodsExperience with research databases or electronic data capture systems, such as REDCapKnowledge of MRI research procedures, data processing software, or neuroimaging analysis tools
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