"Assistant Scientific Researcher"

Position Description

Assistant Scientific Researcher

Job Category
Fulltime Temporary

ExemptOvertimeEligible
Exempt

Benefits Eligible
Benefit Based

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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.

Job Summary

This position involves computational modeling of behavioral and fMRI data, including building computational models to explain phenomena in human reinforcement-learning in healthy participants and patients with psychiatric disorders. In addition, the job will involve writing up manuscripts for publication, data archiving and other related activities. The candidate will have extensive experience in computational modeling and in the analysis of fMRI data using a variety of methods including computational fMRI, connectivity analyses and multivariate pattern analysis.

Essential Job Duties

• Analysis of behavioral and fMRI data.
• Building computational models to explain phenomena in human reinforcement learning in healthy participants and patients with psychiatric disorders
• Writing manuscripts for publication.
• Data archiving.
• Facilitating acquisition of research data both online and in person.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of relevant scientific research experience.
• Extensive experience in computational modeling
• Experience with analysis of fMRI data using a variety of methods including computational fMRI, connectivity analyses and multivariate pattern analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D and some postdoctoral experience desirable.

Required Documents

• Resume

Hiring Range

$69,100 - $87,100 Per Year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.