JOBS: Research Assistant, Brandeis University

Prof. Angela Gutchess in the Psychology department at Brandeis University is looking for a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will coordinate behavioral and neuroimaging (fMRI) data collection for studies of aging, culture, and memory. The position involves traveling to collect data at the off-site fMRI center with other members of the research team, in addition to scheduling and testing participants for studies at the laboratory. Coordination of office tasks as needed, including screening of potential research participants, data coding, stimulus creation, coordinating student research assistants, and administrative duties.

Examples of Key Responsibilities:
- Administers research studies and data collection. This included recruiting participants, phone screening for eligibility, scheduling sessions, creating experimental stimuli and tasks, conducting computerized and paper and pencil testing, and data scoring and entry.
- Assists in the collection of fMRI data off-site.
- Coordinates laboratory activities and administrative matters for the lab. This includes training and coordinating undergraduate student research assistants, responding to phone calls, organizing laboratory space and meetings, troubleshooting computer issues, documenting laboratory procedures, and organizing human subjects paperwork and records.
- Analyzes data from behavioral and neuroimaging tasks using software including Excel, SPSS, and SPM (in conjunction with matlab)

For more information on the Psychology department, please visit our website at:
http://www.brandeis.edu/departments/psych/
Or the Aging, Culture, and Cognition Laboratory at:
http://www.brandeis.edu/gutchess/
Qualifications
- Attention to detail, reliability, strong organizational skills, and good interpersonal skills required.
- Must be able to multi-task and take initiative.
- Previous experience in a research setting, such as working with research volunteers, collecting organizing data, and proficiency in Word and Excel are preferred.
- Background in Psychology and/or Neuroscience preferred

Brandeis University operates under an affirmative action plan and encourages minorities, women, disabled individuals, and eligible veterans to apply. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other legally protected category.

Brandeis University Research Assistant posting # 501054
To apply:
http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs/external.html
Or you can view and apply for this job at:
https://careers.brandeis.edu/psp/CAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=501054&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

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Angela Gutchess, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology and
Volen National Center for Complex Systems
Brandeis University
http://www.brandeis.edu/gutchess/