Research Assistant - 12 Month Fixed Term

Research Assistant - 12 Month Fixed Term

School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

Research

Post Date May 13, 2026

Requisition # 109177

We are seeking a candidate to fulfill the role of Research Assistant at the Laboratory of Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience (LBCN). The lab specializes in the study of the human brain using direct recordings f rom, and electrical stimulation within, the brain in patients with epilepsy implanted with intracranial electrodes during experimental tasks probing memory, attention, mathematical cognition, and more. Our goal is to understand the anatomical and physiological basis for human behavior and cognitive experience and how these might be affected in patients with neurological disorders. The experiments utilize a combination of intracranial EEG (iEEG), intracranial electrical stimulation (iES), functional MRI (fMRI), eye tracking, and behavioral tests.

The candidate should be comfortable in social settings interacting with patients in their hospital bed (at times in the same room for hours of testing), competent in using computers, basic knowledge in MATLAB (or equivalent) programming and have excellent interpersonal communication skills to support coordination among lab members, research personnel, collaborators, hospital staff, and patients. Depending on the candidate's interest, the PI will support the candidate to perform independent research with the possibility of poster presentations and publications. This position is ideal for candidates who are considering a career in neuroscience or medicine.

Duties include : *

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate studies from startup through close-out.

• Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol. Assist in developing recruitment strategies.

• Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing.

• Collect and manage patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects. Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study related documents, and complete study documents/case report forms.

• Ensure compliance with research protocols, and review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents. Prepare regulatory submissions, and ensure institutional Review Board renewals are completed.

• Assemble study kits for study visits, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors, acting as primary contact.

• Monitor expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolve billing issues in collaboration with finance and/or management staff.

• Interact with the principal investigator regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct.

• Ensure essential documentation and recording of patient and research data in appropriate files per institutional and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits.

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, computer science or related field or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience.

• Experience working with human subjects Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows Managerial skills.

• Basic knowledge of MATLAB.

• Able to communicate in Spanish (bonus skill).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Two year college degree and two years related work experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : *

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.

• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.

• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull ob jects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional evening and weekend hours.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

The expected pay range for this position is $34.56 to $40.30 per hour. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( ) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form .

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Job Code: 1013

• Employee Status: Fixed-Term

• Grade: F

• Requisition ID: 109177

• Work Arrangement : On Site