Vanderbilt University Medical Center Hiring for Research Asst I, Neurological Surgery at Nashville, Tennessee Full Time

Research Asst I, Neurological Surgery – 2214410

Job : Research

Primary Location : TN-Nashville-Village at Vanderbilt

Organization : Neurological Surgery 104738

Shift: : First Shift

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide, under direct supervision, support for specified research projects; collect, assess, and communicate data/results. Assist in general laboratory operation and inventory.

Position Description: We are seeking a full-time research assistant to work in the Brain Imaging and Electrophysiology Network (BIEN) laboratory in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN to begin in late Spring 2023 . The lab uses MRI techniques and human intracranial recordings to better understand brain network problems in epilepsy — a common and debilitating neurological disorder. Normal cognitive processing in humans and other neurological disorders are also interests of the lab. The principal investigator (PI) of the lab is Dario Englot, MD, PhD, a neurosurgeon and neuroscientist. Please see our lab website at www.englotlab.com .

The research assistant will provide, under direct supervision, support for the research projects described above. Duties will include collection of data (MRI and electrophysiology), data analysis with MATLAB and other programs, communication and presentation of results, and assisting in general laboratory operation and inventory. It is anticipated that the applicant will receive valuable scientific experience and contribute to published manuscripts.

Position Shift:

• Day Shift/Non-Exempt Position

Department/Unit Summary:

Vanderbilt and the Department of Neurological Surgery have a long tradition of providing internationally acclaimed patient care, life changing innovations and research and training for the best of tomorrow-s neurological leaders.

We provide excellent comprehensive care for pediatric and adult patients with disease or injury involving the brain, the neurovascular system, the spine, and the peripheral nervous system.

VUMC consistently ranks in the 100 Best Hospitals survey and annually our medical and surgical specialties rank as best or high performing while our pediatric neurosurgery program is ranked 15th in the nation according to US News and World Report .

Discover what sets Vanderbilt apart, our collaborative disciplines, unique surgical services and outstanding patient outcomes.

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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity — of culture, thinking, learning and leading — is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

VUMC Recent Accomplishments

Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:

• US News & World Report: #1 Hospital in Tennessee, #1 Health Care Provider in Nashville, #1 Audiology (Bill Wilkerson Center (http://www.vanderbilthealth.com/billwilkerson/) ), 9 adult and 9 pediatric clinical specialties ranked among the nation’s best, #15 Education and Training

• Truven Health Analytics: among the top 100 hospitals in the US

• Becker’s Hospital Review: one of the “100 Greatest Hospitals in America”

• The Leapfrog Group: grade “A” in Hospital Safety Score

• National Institutes of Health: among the top 10 grant awardees for medical research in the US

• American Association for the Advancement of Science: 12 faculty members elected fellows in 2014

• Magnet Recognition Program: Vanderbilt nurses are the only group honored in Middle Tennessee

• Nashville Business Journal: Middle Tennessee’s healthiest employer

• American Hospital Association: among the 100 “Most Wired” medical systems in the US

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) and

Preferred Qualifictions :** This position requires a bachelor’s degree with a strong preference in an engineering or basic science field. Experience in MATLAB and/or computer programming (e.g., Python, Linux) are important, and an interest in neuroscience is beneficial. Applicants must be reliable, honest, hard-working, independent, and possess excellent communication skills. Pending or recent college graduates seeking research assistant experience prior to applying to graduate or medical school are also invited to apply. The position will be available in spring 2023 with a time commitment of one year expected, with the potential opportunity for renewal. Salary and benefits will be provided commensurate with Human Resources guidelines.

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

Basic Qualifications

Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:

Movement

• Occasional: Sitting: Remaining in seated position

• Occasional: Standing: Remaining on one’s feet without moving.

• Occasional: Walking: Moving about on foot.

• Occasional: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another

• Occasional: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.

• Occasional: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles

• Occasional: Crawling:Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

• Occasional: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.

• Occasional: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.

Sensory

• Occasional: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.

• Occasional: Noise: May include exposure to occupational noise levels which equal or exceed an 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 decibels, requiring enrollment in VUMC’s Hearing Conservation Program which includes training, use of hearing protection, and periodic audiometry.

• Continuous: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.

Environmental Conditions

• Occasional: Chemicals and Gasses: Medications, cleaning chemicals, oxygen, other medical gases used in work area.

• Occasional: Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses.

• Occasional: Radiation: May be exposed to occupational radiation, requiring enrollment in VUMC’s Radiation Safety Program which includes training, use of personal protective equipment with lead shielding, and personal dose monitoring.

• Occasional: Climate: Ability to withstand exposure to atmospheric extremes including heat, cold, humidity, and barometric pressure changes.

Req ID: 2214410

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.