Student Research Assistant Center for Neurobehavioral Genetics

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Variable schedule, 15-20hrs/week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Posted Date

08/25/2026

Salary Range: $18.5 - 48.5 Hourly

Employment Type

5 - Student: Casual/Restricted

Duration

Until June 11th, 2027

Job #

32576

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a part-time Student Researcher to join our Center for Neurobehavioral Genetics. This is a multi-site international research program focused on the genetics of major psychiatric and neurological disorders and advancing our understanding of the development, function, and degeneration of the central nervous systems. Key responsibilities:

• Assist data scientists with processing imaging datasets using established image processing and neuron reconstruction pipelines
• Utilize specialized software and computational tools to generate reconstructed datasets for research analyses
• Review, correct, and validate reconstructed datasets to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and quality
• Organize, track, and manage imaging datasets to support efficient team workflows and data distribution
• Follow established protocols and standard operating procedures to ensure research data integrity and reproducibility
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and research team members on assigned projects and research activities

Job Qualifications

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Must be a current UCLA student

Pursuing a degree in Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science or related field (preferred)

Minimum 1 year of experience with neuron reconstruction and/or image processing workflows

Experience working with imaging datasets, image analysis software, or computational research tools (preferred)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Demonstrated ability to follow details instructions, established protocols, and standard operating procedures

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple tasks

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic research environment

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.