Research Technician I-Social Science - Psychological & Brain Sciences
Position Summary
Seeking a motivated associate to assist with behavioral and functional MRI experiments, to be hired Spring 2026. An ideal candidate would be someone who has a strong curiosity about cognitive and computational neuroscience, learning and memory, functional MRI, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. An ideal candidate will have relevant coursework and laboratory experience in these areas, but this is not required. Duties will include interacting with human participants, data collection and analysis, and other functions such as scheduling facilities and coordinating with other research team members.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in conducting experiments.
- Assist with miscellaneous projects and experiments.
- Set up materials/labs.
- Collect data.
- Assist with manuscript processing.
- Order equipment and supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Equipment: Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills: Not Applicable
Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. - Social Sciences
Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience: Research (4 Years)
Skills: Not Applicable
Grade
R04-H
Salary Range
$16.54 - $22.35 / Hourly
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