Research Engineer - NeuroData Analyst (Researcher 3)
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Apply for JobJob ID356918
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyResearch-Researchers
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code8352R3
Employee ClassCivil Service
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About the Job
The Translational Neural Engineering Laboratory in the University
of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research
Engineer (Researcher 3) interested in working at the intersection
of technology, neuroscience, and mental health. Our laboratory
develops technologies for changing activity in distributed brain
networks involved in severe mental illnesses such as PTSD, major
depression, addiction, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Some of
them are in pilot clinical trials or being prepared to enter those
trials. To understand our target circuits and prove that we can
change them, we record electrical brain signals and deliver
targeted stimulation in both model animal systems and human
volunteers, across a range of techniques (both invasive and
non-invasive). Much of our work borrows ideas from brain-computer
interface/neural prosthetic technologies.
This posting is for a support/cross project role. You will work in
collaboration with the lab's experimentalists to develop, maintain,
and extend pipelines for data analysis. The goal of these pipelines
is to fuse signals from video, physical sensing (e.g., beam breaks
and switches), and direct electrical brain recordings to understand
the biological basis of mental illness. Concepts from modern
machine learning and predictive modeling are woven throughout, in
both supervised and unsupervised paradigms. Almost all of our
analyses involve frequency-domain (Fourier/wavelet and related
transform) analysis. The current codebase is a mixture of Python,
R, and MATLAB, with an increasing emphasis on the first two and on
the use of open-source/reusable toolkits. We work with data in a
wide range of formats, and the design of scripts/tools to flexibly
ingest and merge data across those formats is another central part
of the work.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
* 50% analytic code development and testing in Python, R, and/or
MATLAB. This includes development of publication-quality figures,
reports, and insights from the underlying analysis.
* 30% interaction with laboratory team members and external
stakeholders to identify requirements, debug problems, and discern
future directions. Anticipation of future needs is a critical part
of this work.
* 10% communication of findings, work products, and other technical
concepts in professional English and straightforward,
understandable graphical metaphors.
* 10% other or additional duties, related to the primary scope of
the role, as assigned by supervisors.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
BS/BA and 2 years of related experience or a combination of
education and work experience to equal six years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with common digital processing techniques (filtering and
frequency-domain transforms), with digital or analog electronics,
and with GitHub-based code management.
About the Department
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an
outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who
provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment,
scholarship, and scientific discovery.Our mission is to:
Benefits
Working at the UniversityAt the University of Minnesota, you'll
find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are
interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance,
allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your
life outside of work.The University also offers a comprehensive
benefits package that includes:
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an
online application for the position and attach a cover letter and
resume.Additional documents may be attached after application by
accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents
in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.To request an
accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.The University of Minnesota provides
equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)The University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research
universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and
research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant,
diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in
Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with
world-renowned health centers, international corporations,
government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations.
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