CURI Academic Year Student Researcher - Rivera
About The Position
Students work together with a faculty member on scholarly or artistic projects. Project Title: ERP Research Assistant - Numerical Cognition Study Faculty Mentor: Brian Rivera Project Description: Department: Psychology Supervisor: Dr. Brian Rivera Project Description: Join a cognitive neuroscience research team investigating how the brain processes numerical information! This project uses EEG (electroencephalography) to record brain activity while participants solve arithmetic problems presented in different formats (numbers, words, and dot patterns). We're examining whether the brain uses similar mechanisms to process mathematical and linguistic information.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise protocols
- Comfortable working one-on-one with research participants
- Interest in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or related fields
- Willingness to learn technical skills (EEG operation, MATLAB data analysis)
- Reliable and punctual
- Previous research experience helpful but not required
- Psychology or Neuroscience coursework preferred
Nice To Haves
- Previous research experience helpful but not required
- Psychology or Neuroscience coursework preferred
Responsibilities
- Recruit and schedule research participants
- Conduct EEG data collection sessions (training provided)
- Prepare participants for EEG recording (electrode application, system setup)
- Perform data preprocessing and quality control using specialized software (MATLAB)
- Assist with data analysis and visualization
- Develop and present a poster at undergraduate neuroscience conferences (fall 2026)
- Attend weekly lab meetings and individual supervision sessions
Benefits
- Hands-on training in EEG/ERP methodology
- Experience with neuroimaging data analysis using MATLAB
- Introduction to machine learning applications in neuroscience
- Mentorship in scientific communication and poster presentation
- Opportunity to earn OEP Ole Core credit through CURI
- Potential authorship on conference presentations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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