Research Assistant

Job Description:

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.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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