Research - Neurosurgery

Scheduled Hours

40 hours per week.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Greenberg lab at WashU in St. Louis. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful, hypothesis‑driven work using data science and advanced analytics to study clinical mechanisms and outcomes for spine disease. The position will involve a focus on analysis of human data related to cervical and lumbar spine disease.

Datasets used in the lab include "free‑living" wearable data (e.g., Fitbit), other smartphone digital biomarkers, large biobank datasets, EHR data, and other clinical mechanistic data. The lab works in an interdisciplinary environment and collaborates closely with computer scientists, biostatisticians, data scientists, pain scientists, and other researchers. This position is well‑suited for someone looking for hands‑on clinical data science experience before pursuing a clinical residency, advanced research training, or a biomedical industry job.

Interested candidates should already have advanced training in data science, biostatistics, clinical epidemiology (e.g., a masters in clinical research), or a related field. The position will offer the opportunity to further develop these skills, but candidates should start with a strong foundation in quantitative science.

• A dynamic and collaborative lab environment with strong mentorship.
• Hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge data science and mobile health methods in spine surgery research.
• Opportunities for authorship on high‑impact scientific publications.
• Potential for presentation and attendance at major national meetings.
• Professional development in preparation for graduate school, residency, industry jobs, or other advanced research careers.

Working Conditions:

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Not Applicable

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Communication, Laboratory Research, Organizing, Recordkeeping, Working Independently

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Pre‑Employment Screening:
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers…