Research Specialist

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About The Position

The Attention, Distractions, and Memory (ADAM) Lab at Rice University is recruiting a full-time Research Specialist (Research Specialist I). The ADAM Lab (PI: Kirsten Adam) conducts cognitive neuroscience research and is located within the Department of Psychological Sciences and the School of Social Sciences at Rice University. The Research Specialist will conduct human subjects research using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques (e.g., data collection and analysis for EEG experiments) and will assist with the execution and administration of ongoing research projects (e.g., maintaining ethics protocols, project documentation, data management). Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. This is a one-year term limited position with the possibility of extension based upon need and available funding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in one of the major sciences
In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
1+ year of experience in research work
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
Listening, verbal and written communication, analytical, and research skills
Statistical, graphical analysis, and/or computer programming skills (MATLAB, Python)
Good scientific and numerical skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work in a team environment, participate actively, and collaborate with others
Ability to plan and schedule effectively
Ability to set work priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to understand and communicate complex instructions
Knowledge of best practices for a research lab
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills
Strong attention to detail; ability to be proactive and take initiative
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Excellent analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting human subjects research and/or neuroimaging research

Responsibilities

Conducts specialized research and experiments (human subjects research with behavioral tasks and EEG measurements)
Collects, tracks, and analyzes data through the use of spreadsheets and databases
Works on research projects as a team and mentors undergraduate research team members
May assist in the administration of research projects
Performs other research and administrative duties as assigned
May communicate results through verbal presentations, written reports, and written articles submitted for publication in conjunction with the PI