Research Associate I - Pediatrics

About the role

Research Associate assisting with clinical research projects in the fields of autonomic neuroscience, disorders of gut-brain interaction, and non-invasive neuromodulation therapies under the supervision and mentoring of PI. The Research Associate will join an expanding, NIH-funded and nationally recognized research team performing cutting-edge clinical research studies in the field of pediatric Neuro-gastroenterology. The Research Associate will be able to work independently to use fundamental and advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to perform more complex scientific research. These include clinical and physiologic data collection and organization, assisting with analysis of cardiovascular metrics, imaging data, clinical and behavioral data as well as manuscript writing. Primary Responsibilities Learn new methodologies for data analysis including but not limited to physiologic data processing and analysis (heart rate variability and other cardiovascular metrics, fNIRS, gastric MR imaging using semi-automated software etc). Perform clinical trial procedures and develop routine and complex clinical trial design for implementation in children with disorders of gut brain interaction, dysautonomia and gastric motility disorders. Assist with development of new methodologies for clinical research procedures such as implementing novel tests of gastric motor function (e.g. gastric MRI, high-resolution electrogastrography etc). Assist with manuscript and grant writing Assist with data collection and organization as necessary. Oversee ordering supplies and materials. Participate in meetings with principal investigator, statisticians and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop new methodologies, evaluate current procedures. Teach and train new members of the lab in relevant techniques and analytical procedures. Organize and delegate work assignments. Perform library searches and prepare materials for publications and grants. Complete training in analysis of EKG data, including artifact checking and data cleaning. Maintain supplies, may negotiate with vendors, track purchase orders. Maintain equipment, perform/supervise repairs and update computer hardware and software. Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management. Preferably prior knowledge/experience with neuroscience and/or behavioral research. Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.