Project Support Specialist
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, United States
Project Support Specialist (Job Number: 2601076)
Department: Biomedical Engineering; Location: Stony Brook University
Appointment Type: Temporary; Schedule: Part-time (Day Shift, 9 AM-5 PM); Salary: $24-$32 per hour; Salary Grade: N11; Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
Two (2) years of full-time experience in optical instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
Experience with programming for instrument control and data acquisition using MATLAB and Python.
Experience with programming for data analysis and signal processing using MATLAB.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
Experience with diffuse optical imaging techniques such as DCS, TG-DCS, or speckle-based methods.
Experience working with human physiological data and signal processing.
Familiarity with EEG or multimodal neuroimaging systems.
Experience with optical system design and laboratory instrumentation.
Prior experience in an academic biomedical optics laboratory.
Responsibilities
Conduct experimental measurements using optical imaging systems including DCS, TG-DCS, and SCOS.
Develop, maintain, and optimize data acquisition and signal processing pipelines.
Analyze physiological data including cerebral blood flow and neurophysiological signals.
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot optical instrumentation.
Support integration of multimodal systems including optical and electrophysiological measurements.
Assist in preparation of figures, reports, and grant-related materials.
Support ongoing grant deliverables and manuscript preparation related to biomedical optical imaging.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Notes
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and the availability of funding. The position is FLSA Exempt and not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
EEO Statement
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.
Posting Dates
Posting Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
Posting End Date: May 5, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
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Department: Biomedical Engineering; Location: Stony Brook University
Appointment Type: Temporary; Schedule: Part-time (Day Shift, 9 AM-5 PM); Salary: $24-$32 per hour; Salary Grade: N11; Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
Two (2) years of full-time experience in optical instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
Experience with programming for instrument control and data acquisition using MATLAB and Python.
Experience with programming for data analysis and signal processing using MATLAB.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
Experience with diffuse optical imaging techniques such as DCS, TG-DCS, or speckle-based methods.
Experience working with human physiological data and signal processing.
Familiarity with EEG or multimodal neuroimaging systems.
Experience with optical system design and laboratory instrumentation.
Prior experience in an academic biomedical optics laboratory.
Responsibilities
Conduct experimental measurements using optical imaging systems including DCS, TG-DCS, and SCOS.
Develop, maintain, and optimize data acquisition and signal processing pipelines.
Analyze physiological data including cerebral blood flow and neurophysiological signals.
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot optical instrumentation.
Support integration of multimodal systems including optical and electrophysiological measurements.
Assist in preparation of figures, reports, and grant-related materials.
Support ongoing grant deliverables and manuscript preparation related to biomedical optical imaging.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Notes
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and the availability of funding. The position is FLSA Exempt and not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
EEO Statement
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.
Posting Dates
Posting Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
Posting End Date: May 5, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
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