Research Assistant I

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

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Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $23.35 - $35.51. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doing

JOB DESCRIPTION
The position encompasses the following projects:

• Imaging the occipital nerves to assess occipital neuralgia (NIH-funded): The project will develop novel, high-resolution, three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to depict and detect abnormalities of the occipital nerves that may be responsible for migraine headaches. The goal is to correlate imaging features with that obtained using artificial intelligence processing of pain drawings (i.e. NerveAI). The foreseeable tasks include:
  • Recruit volunteer and patient subjects for MRI scans: consent subjects, maintain project databases, help oversee scanning, accompany subjects during scanning, communicate with recruitment sites and with patients before and after study visits.
  • Peripheral nerve MRI (MR neurography) -- imaging and post-processing:
    • Work directly with radiologists, biomedical scientists and engineers to maintain and perform processing of advanced MRI pipelines and extract meaningful imaging features to correlation with clinical data.
    • Assist with literature reviews, perform analysis, and assist with scientific writing for manuscript preparation and conference presentation.
  • Assist in collaboration with other regional academic centers by working with other scientists, physicians and research coordinators at such centers to coordinate recruitment and collection of project data.
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• Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal MRI – prospective and retrospective studies
  • Submit, update and amend IRB submissions
  • Keep data records, including maintaining project databases
  • Perform image segmentation (delineation of anatomical structures on medical images)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Scientific background required. Outstanding record of academic achievement and research experience. 0-2
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities or work. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a team with people at all levels of an organization. Excellent organization skills (ability to manage several concurrent tasks). Superior oral and written communications skills.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelors

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