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Project Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$25.96 - $33/hr

The Project Assistant hired will become familiar with relevant brain anatomy and scientific papers ... Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please ...

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Assistant to provide ... Ability to work independently and take initiative. * Strong adaptability and ability to learn new ...

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Assistant to provide ... Ability to work independently and take initiative. * Strong adaptability and ability to learn new ...

Project Assistant

Bloomington, MN · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Manage a variety of special projects for the Business Unit * Act as backup to Business Unit Administrative Assistant * Project scheduling and tracking of deliverables and due dates * Assist with ...

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Assistant to provide ... Ability to work independently and take initiative. * Strong adaptability and ability to learn new ...

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Assistant to provide ... Ability to work independently and take initiative. * Strong adaptability and ability to learn new ...

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Assistant to provide ... Ability to work independently and take initiative. * Strong adaptability and ability to learn new ...

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Assistant to provide ... Ability to work independently and take initiative. * Strong adaptability and ability to learn new ...

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Assistant to provide ... Ability to work independently and take initiative. * Strong adaptability and ability to learn new ...

... assist in a research study called the "Maternal and Developmental Risks from Environmental and ... Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please ...

Division of Research and Innovation Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be ... The Project Assistant will be a crucial role to support the operations of the Division of Research ...

Project Assistant

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$29.73 - $32.84/hr

Works on CLP's Client Communication Initiative including creating monthly newsletter, webinars and podcasts; * Other duties as assigned to support the Project, the Deputy Director, and Sanctuary ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for special initiative project assistant in the United States is $21.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Project Assistant

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

University of Southern California
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees

$25.96 - $33/hr

Full-time

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8.2

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Job description

The University of Southern California Imaging Genetics Center (http://igc.ini.usc.edu) - 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 theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor 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 atuschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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The University of Southern California (USC) is not a conventional company, but a private research university established in the heart of Los Angeles, CA, US. Founded in 1880, it's one of the oldest private research universities in California. USC operates in the education industry providing primary services of higher education, research, and community development. This prestigious institution offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The University is guided by its commitment to foster creativity, innovation, leadership, and discovery through academic excellence.

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10,000+ Employees

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1880