Lab Technician

Northeastern University•VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Campus, MA

10d•$21 - $29

About The Position

The Learning and Brain Development Lab (PI: Juliet Y. Davidow) at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, USA (https://lbdlpsych.sites.northeastern.edu/) is excited to invite applications for a full-time Lab Technician. The Lab Technician will be responsible for conducting a National Science Foundation CAREER Awarded project, which includes conducting research study sessions in developmental cognitive computational neuroscience. The position also requires some general administration and supervision of the lab. The lab investigates how neurocognitive development during adolescence influences behaviors like learning, memory, decision-making, and executive functions. We use a variety of tools to ask about neural and behavioral mechanisms, including creative behavioral paradigms, computational models, and non-invasive brain imaging, conducted on campus at NUBIC, a state-of-the-art imaging center with a research dedicated Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3T MRI scanner https://web.northeastern.edu/nubic/about/equipment/. A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in psychology, neuroscience, math, computer science, or other related field is required by the start date Master’s Degree (MA/MS) is desirable but not required. Experience conducting research with one or more of the following is required and should be mentioned in the application materials: interacting with children, adolescents, and families in research capacities, conducting statistical analyses, working with brain imaging data, coding in computer languages, and communicating scientific findings through manuscript writing or conference presentations. Other preferred experience includes conducting independent research, authoring a thesis, or engaging in public facing science education and outreach. This full-time position will be an ideal way to learn more about research in psychology and neuroscience for individuals considering future graduate study. Position start date is May 1, 2026, but can begin immediately. Later start dates may be discussed - for example to accommodate graduation dates later in May ’26. This is a 2-year position (renewal for year 2 is contingent on performance). To apply, please complete the application in Workday and send a single PDF document with: (1) Cover letter stating your research interests, your future goals, and why you want to join the lab. Include your ideal start date (2) CV or Resume (3) Contact information for 3 references (please include relationship, e.g., supervisor, employer, etc.) Questions about the position can be directed to the PI, Dr. Juliet Davidow [email protected] with a subject line that contains “Lab Technician Position”. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 105H Expected Hiring Range: $20.77 - $28.56 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in psychology, neuroscience, math, computer science, or other related field is required by the start date
Experience conducting research with one or more of the following is required and should be mentioned in the application materials: interacting with children, adolescents, and families in research capacities, conducting statistical analyses, working with brain imaging data, coding in computer languages, and communicating scientific findings through manuscript writing or conference presentations.