Job Description

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fixed Hybrid
Work Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00am-6:00pm
Posted Date
05/14/2026
Salary Range $28.69 - 34.21 Hourly
Employment Type
4 - Staff: Limited
Duration
3/31/2027
Job #
29810

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Staff Research Associate (SRA) will be responsible for conducting scientific projects related to the neuronal basis of human memory, under the supervision of the Director of the Cognitive Neurophysiology Lab. This includes independently performing neuronal recordings while presenting cognitive tasks to epilepsy patients who have electrodes implanted for monitoring seizures. Paradigms involving Deep Brain Stimulation will also be conducted by the SRA under the supervision of a neurologist.

You will be using programs such as Matlab, BrainLab, ASHS, ANTS, and FSL for data preparation and analysis, and providing detailed evaluation of findings to the Director. The SRA is expected to keep track of Inventory, maintenance, and regular inspection of lab equipment and materials. You will also be involved in preparation of grant applications and reports, preparation of human subjects IRB applications and renewals, and preparation/editing of correspondence related to the program. Additionally, you will help with purchasing for the program and interact with the funding agencies. The ideal candidate must be willing to work flexible hours beyond their regular schedule, including day, night, and weekend shifts; this may involve multiple shifts on the same day. The SRA is expected to work half-time at 20 hours per week, with the potential to increase to full-time (40 hours per week) if the role converts to career. Experience with scientific research including data analysis/coding is highly preferred.

Please note, this is a part-time 12-month limited position that may convert to career.
Salary Range: $28.69 - $34.21/Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• B.S. in Neuroscience or equivalent course work and experience.
• Professional research or analytical experience.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of sensitivity, empathy, compassion, and professionalism with patients, healthcare professionals, and research collaborators.
• Knowledge of neurophysiology, cognitive neuroscience, and psychology.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and nights for patient data collection.
• Ability to independently manage different research experiments at once.
• Knowledge of computers and software programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft.

Preferred:

• Ability to use various computer programs for data acquisition and analysis, such as MATLAB and Python, and authoring manuscripts and for preparation of posters and presentations.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.