Research Assistant

The Petzschner lab at the Cognitive and Psychological Science Department is conducting longitudinal measurements using cognitive tasks, EEG and an in-house developed smartphone app (SOMA) to track pain, mood and emotions in healthy individuals and patient populations. The Research Assistant will support the execution of several large-scale research studies (online and local) that involve healthy individuals and chronic pain patients and the use of the SOMA app as well as EEG recordings.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 06/30/2027 which may be extended based upon available funding.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology or relevant field and 1-2 research years' experience required (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience performing EEG, TMS, or fMRI tests preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results
• High degree of computer literacy
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks
• Careful attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subject's rights and individual needs
• Knowledge of data management programs

Applicants must submit a cover letter and CV/resume.

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-04-10

Job Posting Title: Research Assistant

Department: Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences

Grade: Grade 8

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Onsite