OPS Research Assistant
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Job Description:
The MEG Laboratory at the University of Florida seeks a motivated OPS Research Assistant to support studies focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) and MEG-based brain–computer interface (BCI) speech decoding. The Research Assistant will support MEG and MRI data processing, quality control, and analysis workflows in a collaborative research environment with access to dedicated neuroimaging resources and high-performance computing.
About This Role
- Run and document MEG preprocessing and analysis pipelines
- Perform QC and reporting of outputs
- Support MRI preprocessing/QC (structural, diffusion, fMRI) and alignment of MEG–MRI outputs for multimodal analyses
- Assist with BCI-speech decoding project data organization, feature extraction/model inputs, and experiment tracking.
- Maintain organized datasets, code repositories, and analysis logs to ensure reproducibility
- Contribute to figures/tables for manuscripts, abstracts, and internal reports
About the UF Division of Epilepsy in the Department of Neurology
The University of Florida’s Epilepsy Division is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders, conditions that impact millions of people across the United States. Epilepsy is a complex neurological condition that can range from well-controlled seizures with medication to cases that require advanced diagnostic evaluation and specialized treatments, including surgical and device-based therapies.
UF Epilepsy Neurology is committed to delivering patient-centered care by integrating innovative research with comprehensive clinical treatment. Through multidisciplinary collaboration and access to advanced neurodiagnostic technologies, the division works to develop new approaches to seizure management and improve outcomes for patients living with epilepsy.
For more information about UF Epilepsy Neurology, visit UF College of Medicine’s Epilepsy Neurology page here.
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Expected Salary:
$17 per hour
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS in Engineering, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or related field
- Experience with scientific computing (Python and/or MATLAB) and data analysis
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, please upload the following documents with your application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Contact information for three professional references
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes