Research Assistant - CMU Laboratory for Multisensory Neuroscience (LiMN) - Mellon College of Science

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The CMU Laboratory for Multisensory Neuroscience (LiMN) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to analyze fMRI data and contribute to ongoing research. Led by faculty members Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham and Dr. Abigail Noyce, LiMN studies attention and working memory using behavioral and psychophysics methods as well as neuroimaging techniques. The group is affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute and the Departments of Psychology and Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field; comparable knowledge demonstrated through a combination of education and proven experience may be considered.
• Familiarity with basic principles of vision, hearing, and experimental design.
• Familiarity with basic principles of fMRI and EEG neuroimaging.
• Computational and programming skills, including fluency in at least one of Python, R, or Matlab; Python is preferred.
• Comfort with basic data processing and statistical analysis.
• Previous research experience with in-person human subjects.
• Ability to work with experimental presentation software such as PsychoPy, PsychToolbox, Gorilla, or others.
• Ability to work independently with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to identify skill or knowledge gaps and address them independently.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Work with participants to gather data during in-person experiments using fMRI, EEG, and/or other research equipment, learning new skills and procedures as needed.
• Organize and manage research documentation in accordance with group and university policy.
• Assist with data management, analysis, and visualization, and with scientific communication.
• Provide other research support as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to a Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level