Data Analyst C (Neuroimaging)

Data Analyst C (Neuroimaging)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Posted Job Title
Data Analyst C (Neuroimaging)

Job Profile Title
Data Analyst C

Job Description Summary
As part of the Neurodevelopment and Psychosis Section in the Department of Psychiatry, The Brain Behavior Lab (BBL) at Penn Medicine and the Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine are devoted to the study of brain and behavior using innovative neuroimaging (e.g. EEG, MRI, MRS) research techniques and the application of bioinformatics resources. LiBI brings together researchers in medicine, psychiatry, engineering, computer science, physics and biostatistics to understand brain structure and function, based on functional and structural neuroimaging data. The Data Analyst C's primary responsibilities will be to be curate, manage and statistically analyze clinical, cognitive and neuroimaging data.

Job Description

The Data Analyst C will provide support for managing and analyzing data within the lab of Dr. David Roalf. Our goal is to delineate normal brain maturation and understand how abnormalities of development give rise to psychiatric symptoms. To do this, we leverage advanced multi-modal MRI imaging, behavioral and clinical data.

Data analysts play a central role on large-scale projects within our Section with a focus on understanding brain development and the biological basis of mental illness. Within these projects, the analyst will work in a team environment with a diverse, multi-disciplinary group of faculty and trainees from psychiatry, psychology, engineering, statistics, and computer science. Primary responsibilities with to be curate, manage and statistically analyze clinical, cognitive and neuroimaging data. In addition, the data analyst will be expected to read and review related biomedical and clinical research literature, communicate results to lab members and clinical collaborators, and contribute to writing and editing of analysis and statistical methods sections of manuscripts and abstracts for presentations and publications. The data analyst will be responsible for maintenance of the lab's web page. Due to the collaborative nature of the position, and need to interact with collaborators, the position will require time spent in person in the office. Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on the successful candidate's skills and interests. All analysts within our Section additionally lead independent projects where they co-author manuscripts.

Experience with programming languages like Python, familiarity of Unix platform, HTML/CSS, and biomedical data is essential, and any additional biomedical imaging or bioinformatics or deep learning experience is a plus. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as strong organizational and documentation skills, to manage multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines. Experience with managing large and complex datasets is strongly preferred, with the ability to import/export data into or from various formats into standard statistical software.

The successful applicant will join a collaborative research environment and will work closely with clinical investigators in Psychiatry, Radiology, Biostatistics, and Computational Neuroscience.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Background in mathematics, engineering, biotechnology, physics, statistics, biostatistics or related field. Active interest in bioinformatics, neuroscience, data visualization, or statistical analysis is required. Experience with programming languages like Python and C++, familiarity of Unix platform is desired, deep learning packages, and HTML/CSS development. Experience with R is preferred. Ability to write clear, concise, and efficient code with documentation. Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills are essential, as well as strong organizational and documentation skills, to manage multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines. Experience with managing large and complex datasets is strongly preferred, with the ability to import/export data into or from various formats into diffusion imaging software. This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Working Conditions
Office, Library, Computer Room; Requires extensive safety

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $109,535.33

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University 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 offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. 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. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
  • 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. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  • Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer 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: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  • Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy 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. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  • 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.



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