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Research Engineer sought by California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California.

California Institute of Technology

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February 18, 2021

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Pasadena, California

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Research Engineer sought by California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California.

Caltech

Job Category: Fulltime Regular
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Duties
Serve as an engineer to support research into higher-order, human brain functions: cognition, volition, consciousness and related topics; integrate and engineer hardware and software modalities including designing new hardware equipment or software research tools as needed; conduct research based on proper scientific methods according to the latest literature: preregistering experiments, properly engaging with subjects, piloting paradigms, data preprocessing, data analysis, including from the statistical and signal-processing perspective, and other matters pertaining to the data processing pipeline; design and engineer new data processing methods and pipelines; instruct more junior researchers on these scientific and engineering methods; design neuroscientific / psychological / cognitive paradigms and program these paradigms (ranging from behavioral ones to motion tracking (e.g., eye tracking), autonomic-system monitoring (e.g., pupillometry, ECG), neuroimaging (e.g., EEG), and stimulation (e.g., TMS)) in MATLAB, Python, Experiment Builder, and other environments; instruct more junior researchers in such designs; develop and engineer machine-learning-based data analysis, including online and in real-time as well as in a closed-loop fashion; in charge of storing and managing data (including all raw, experimental data), lab agenda (including lab meetings, student presentations and so on); represent the research lab during outreaches to communities and other academic institutes; participate in relevant domestic and international workshops and conferences in related fields and keeping track of the most cutting-edge techniques; communicate with equipment vendors, obtain quotes, compare specs, capabilities and prices, order equipment; assemble, setup, calibrate, test and maintain equipment in good working order; train researchers (students, postdocs, visitors) on the use of the device/equipment.

Send resume to: HR, California Institute of Technology, 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125

Requirements
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Biology or related field, plus one (1) year of experience in the position offered, as a Biological Technician, Research Technician Assistant or related occupation. Must have experience with the following: one (1) year of experience in designing and constructing small electronic devices for biomedical and neuroscientific needs; designing, programming, and analyzing neuroscientific, psychological, and cognitive paradigms in standalone environments including MATLAB and Python, and in online environments including JavaScript; experience measuring neural (EEG) and physiological (ECG and motion tracking) signals in salt water including in a float pod; and experience with Arduino, LabView, and 3D printing as well as technical drawing using SolidWorks or AutoCad.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About California Institute of Technology

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a world-renowned science and engineering research and education institution, where extraordinary faculty and students seek answers to complex questions, discover new knowledge, lead innovation, and transform our future.

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