Research Specialist B (Department of Neurosurgery)

Summary

The University of Pennsylvania, a prestigious Ivy League institution, is seeking a motivated Research Specialist to join their neuroscience research team. The role involves developing computational models and applying advanced techniques to analyze intracranial EEG data to identify neural biomarkers related to brain function and neurological disorders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced signal processing techniques (e.g., Fourier Transform, wavelet analysis, filtering, etc.) to extract meaningful features from iEEG signals
• Analyze spectral data from iEEG recordings to identify patterns and features associated with specific neural activities or clinical conditions
• Build, train, and optimize machine learning models (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning) to detect and classify biomarkers from high-dimensional iEEG data
• Identify potential biomarkers (e.g., power spectral density, phase coherence, connectivity metrics) from intracranial spectral data and validate their relevance for various neurological of psychiatric disorders
• Work closely with neuroscientists, clinicians, and engineers to integrate data analysis pipelines with clinical trials and experimental protocols
• Contribute to organizing, preprocessing, and managing large-scale iEEG datasets using best practices in data science, ensuring data integrity and reproducibility

Skills

• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn offers a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities (e.g., libraries and athletic facilities, arboretum and art galleries; activities can be enjoyed for free for you and your family).
• Discounts and Special Services: free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff; substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.