Research Associate- Pediatrics Neurology

Research Associate- Pediatrics NeurologyLocation: Texas Medical Center-Houston, TexasCategory: ResearchMcGovern Medical School at UTHealth HoustonRequisition #: 240001XMWhat we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

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Position Summary:UTHealth Houston is in the heart of the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the world’s largest medical center. UTHealth Houston in the TMC provides a unique environment for lab collaborations with dynamic interactions between researchers and clinicians.The new position in the field of electro-neurophysiology and translational research is available for a highly enthusiastic Research Associate to support research to study human brain function using high-density EEG. We utilize a combination of human experiments and computational modeling to enable detailed measurements of the physiology of human brain function. We believe that EEG provides an extremely informative window into brain function when interpreted in quantitative and dynamic functional connectivity (DFC) metrics where other methods are unavailable.Candidates who want to advance their career in Academia are highly desirable. Preference for cover letter along with a resume to be provided, yet not required.The role requires various abilities to work independently and as part of various multidisciplinary teams. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will work with various collaborative and innovative research teams consisting of scientists, engineers and clinicians in the fields of cognitive neuroscience and neurology. The lab currently collaborates with various teams at the Complutense University of Madrid (Spain) and the Technical University of Ilmenau (Germany). Computational work uses a local cluster of high-performance compute and file servers owned exclusively by our lab.Position Key Accountabilities:

Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of a wide variety of scientific experiments and research projects.

Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities.

May recruit study participants or field interviewers.

Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication.

Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.

Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers and grant proposals for presentation and publication.

Provides direction and training to lab personnel to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:Considerable knowledge in basic and sophisticated equipment.Minimum Education:Bachelor’s degree in a related field with three (3) years of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; orMaster’s degree in a related field with one (1) year of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; orDoctorate degree.Minimum Experience:Years of experience varies based on education level.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.In addition, all UTHealthHouston​​​​​​​employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.