Other duties will include: • Installing complex research computing hardware and software • Maintaining computer software, tracking all software updates, and testing equipment function after such updates • Operating MRI machines safely and effectively • Arranging schedule and executing multiple neuroimaging scanning sessions per week • Helping design and execute on participant recruitment strategies for healthy participants and people with aphasia, cerebral palsy, and ALS, and related disorders • Maintaining data collection records, tracking all relevant aspects of each neuroimaging session • Ensuring data quality through regular inspection of data and regularly running analysis pipelines on newly collected data • Meeting regularly with researchers to plan and practice execution of research sessions • Assembling unique systems to perform new unusual or special tests • Conducting a broad range of experiments involving advanced technology, contributing to the design of experimental protocols to achieve the scientific objectives of the research project • Working closely with the Supervisor and with colleagues at other universities • Assisting with other neurotechnology research projects as assigned by the Supervisor • Functioning as the principal technical specialist for the research unit or for a specific research project • Attending weekly lab meetings in person at Stanford University or by videoconference, may present data, submit abstracts, present posters, and assist with research manuscripts • Assisting with participant recruitment efforts • Leading some aspects of event planning, such as assembling invite lists or securing a venue. • Bachelors degree with coursework in engineering, biology, or neuroscience • 1-2 years related experience in neuroscience or electrical or computer engineering • Extraordinary interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a complex multi-institutional team • Ability to comfortably and sensitively interact with study participants • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize tasks • Ability to coordinate activities with colleagues at multiple sites • Superb organizational skills and ability to multi-task • Excellent attention to detail and ability to document research activities • Familiarity with Linux, Unix command line is advantageous • Experience with data analysis in Python is advantageous • Experience in neuroimaging is advantageous • Excellent writing and communication skills in the English language • Excellent problem-solving skills • Safeguards the privacy of information and keeps appropriate information confidential • Ease interacting with and taking direction from multiple levels, including physicians, scientists, and engineers via teleconferences and/or videoconferences • Previous experience in a research environment is advantageous.