Senior Research Assistant

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Job Title :

Senior Research Assistant

Department :

Medicine Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Research Senior Technician Job Description :

• Preferred Fields / Majors : Cognitive Science, neuroscience, psychology, quantitative or physical science disciplines. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Planning, design, execution, and management of research projects, studies and activities in a research laboratory investigating brain-behavior relationships in neurodiverse populations.
• Designs, programs, and executes complex laboratory experiments using neuroimaging tools such as EEG.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets behavioral and neuroimaging research data.
• Assists with development and implementation of new and / or revised research methodologies and techniques and tests experimental designs.
• Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research.
• Coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents.
• Assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research.
• Provides updates to PI on progress of research; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment;

performs additional duties as assigned.

• Planning, design, execution, and management of research projects, studies and activities in a research laboratory investigating brain-behavior relationships in neurodiverse populations.
• Designs, programs, and executes complex laboratory experiments using neuroimaging tools such as EEG.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets behavioral and neuroimaging research data.
• Assists with development and implementation of new and / or revised research methodologies and techniques and tests experimental designs.
• Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research.
• Coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents.
• Assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research.
• Provides updates to PI on progress of research; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment;

performs additional duties as assigned.

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.