Project Assistant
usc/externalkeckusccareers
Marina Del Rey, CA
Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Full-time
Job description
The University of Southern California Imaging Genetics Center ( ) - part of the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Institute for Neuroimaging and Informatics - in Marina del Rey, California is looking for a full-time Project Assistant. Duties will focus on analyzing existing brain images to investigate Alzheimer’s disease risk. Required: Candidate should be well-organized, careful, reliable, detail oriented, able to meet deadlines, and able to work both collaboratively and independently. Good knowledge of using spreadsheets. Preferred: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. A demonstrated ability to learn computer programming (e.g., passing a previous computer programming class). Some knowledge of MATLAB, python, or bash scripting. Some experience with MRI or PET analysis. Major duties include analysis and quality control of structural brain images or amyloid and tau PET images, and data management and organization. Some basic computer programming will be needed to streamline and troubleshoot downloads and image analyses. The Project Assistant hired will become familiar with relevant brain anatomy and scientific papers and will learn how to process MRI and PET data using major available and in-house neuroimaging analysis software. This position would be great for candidates who would like to gain training and experience for a few years before eventually applying to a PhD program. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter describing your research interests, a quick overview of your skills and experience that are relevant to this position, and what you are looking for in a job. The hourly rate range for this position is $25.96 - $33.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Minimum Education: High school or equivalent Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents Minimum Education: High school or equivalent Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: