Research Specialist, Psychology - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules. Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator. May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation. Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases. Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.
The Learning, Understanding, Memory, & Neurodevelopment Lab (LUMeN Lab, PI: Dr. Alexandra Cohen) in the Department of Psychology at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) is seeking a full-time Research Specialist to support work on studies examining how motivation and emotion influence learning, memory and brain function across development.
Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions about the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Nice To Haves

• Previous research experience
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or other related field.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
• Interest and/or experience in cognitive neuroscience research, particularly in developmental populations (children, adolescents)
• Computational, statistical, and technical skills (e.g. fluency with R, Matlab, and/or Python)
• Experience collecting and/or analyzing neuroimaging data
• Experience working with Qualtrics, RedCap, and or other survey distribution tools

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees