Project Specialist

The Laboratory of NeuroImaging has been at the forefront of neuroimaging research for over two decades and maintains a large data repository utilized for many national and international research collaborations. Our team is dedicated to making a difference through improving access to neuroscience research data.  We are looking for a full time Project Specialist with experience maintaining database records and providing support to internal and external investigators.

• Provides specialized research support to investigators in the development of research protocols for a project or study. Or supervises a segment of a research project such as data collection or data analysis.

• Contributes to the documentation and update of study procedures. Coordinates design, revision, approval and production of research instruments and related materials such as consent forms.

• Instructs study personnel on proper protocol and quality assurance procedures and responds to questions regarding data collection, coding, management and analysis methods.

• Assists in the design of study protocols. Recommends methods and procedures for data acquisition, management and quality control. Recommends statistical techniques for data analysis.

• Contributes to the writing of reports, research papers, articles and other documentation of study results

• Assists in building and maintaining study samples. Disseminates information about the project. Screens participants by assessing eligibility for research protocols and potential for commitment to project.

• Develops and implements sample enhancement strategies. Monitors participant progression throughout study and conducts evaluation at end of study.

• Advises on statistical techniques for data collection and analysis.

• Assists in the planning of data collection. Develops computer programs for data screening and analysis or recommends and uses statistical software.

• Generates graphs, charts portables to present analysis results and provides interpretation.

• Conducts quality assurance reviews of research protocols. Monitors and cites

• violations and submits regular reports

• Researches and recommends specialized equipment purchases and

• hardware/software installations and modifications. Operates and maintains very specialized equipment and trains others in equipment usage.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves

• the right to add or change duties at any time.

Preferred Education:

Master's degree

Preferred Experience:

3 years

Skills:

• Analysis

• Assessment/evaluation

• Conceptualization and design

• Consulting

• Interpretation of policies/analyses/trends/etc.

• Knowledge of applicable laws/policies/principles/etc.

• Lead/guidance skills

• Networking

• Organization

• Planning

• Problem identification and resolution

• Project management

• Research

• Scheduling

• Statistical analysis

• Teaching/training

The annual base salary range for this position is $29.59 - $35.00 . When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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