Neuroscience Data Analyst Intern

  Alameda, CA               ·             Full time

Neuroscience Data Analyst Intern

• iota Biosciences
• Alameda, CA 94501
• Hybrid remote
• $35 – $50 an hour – Full-time, Internship

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Pay: $35 – $50 an hour

Job type: Full-time Internship

Work setting: Hybrid work

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

iota Biosciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma US, is a medical device company pioneering bioelectronic solutions across a range of medical therapies and diagnostics. Bioelectronic medical implants are the start of an entirely new form of medicine, treating chronic diseases through non-pharmaceutical mechanisms not previously accessible to clinicians.

iota Biosciences, Inc. was acquired by Astellas Pharma US in November 2020. Astellas Pharma US, Inc. is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc., a top 20 global pharmaceutical research company. Astellas is committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. iota’s core proprietary technology stack leverages ultrasonic energy to communicate with and power custom implantable devices, enabling completely new clinical approaches to treating diseases. At iota Biosciences you will be given the opportunity to substantially influence the design and success of these pioneering Class III medical implants, as the company expands the reach of its novel technology while bringing new solutions to the clinic.

We are looking for a Neuroscience Data Analyst Intern, who will play a crucial role in supporting our research efforts by analyzing and interpreting complex neuroscience data sets. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the application of data analysis techniques to explore brain function and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in the field.

Responsibilities:

1.) Data Cleaning and Preprocessing:

• Assist in the cleaning and preprocessing of diverse neuroscience data, including but not limited to electrophysiological, photometry, neuroimaging, and behavioral data
• Collaborate with research teams to ensure data quality and integrity

2.) Statistical Analysis:

• Perform statistical and machine learning analyses to extract meaningful insights from neuroscience data sets
• Implement and interpret various statistical techniques to identify patterns and trends

3.) Data Visualization:

• Create clear and compelling visualizations of neuroscience data to aid in the communication of findings
• Work with tools such as Python, JMP, or other relevant software to generate informative graphs and charts

4.) Algorithm Development:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of algorithms for data analysis, feature extraction, and pattern recognition.
• Stay current with emerging analytical methodologies in neuroscience

5.) Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of neuroscientists, researchers, and engineers to understand project objectives and deliver meaningful results
• Effectively communicate findings and insights via written reports and/or presentations

Key Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in neuroscience, data science, biomedical engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in relevant statistical and data science tools and techniques, such as machine learning, classification, and regression models
• Experience working with neuroscience datasets (e.g., photometry, LFP, evoked potentials)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB
• Basic understanding of neuroscience concepts and experimental methodologies
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Job Type:

• This is a full time, three month, on-site (flexible) internship position at our location in Alameda, CA
• Compensation will be provided

At iota Biosciences, we take pride in providing equal employment opportunities to everyone, inclusive of race, ethnicity, beliefs, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, citizenship status, age, veteran status or disability.

iota offers a very competitive benefits package that includes the following:

Health

• Employees thrive when healthy, both physically and mentally:
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, covered at 100%
• Employee Assistance Program

Time-off

Take time off when you need to take it:

Generous PTO policy

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays beyond the traditional

Paid volunteer day

Competitive Compensation

• In addition to our competitive base salaries, we offer:
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
• 401k plan with matching contributions equal to 100% of your deferral contributions up to 5% of your eligible compensation

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