Research Technician I-Social Science - Psychological & Brain Sciences
About The Position
Seeking a motivated associate to assist with behavioral and functional MRI experiments, to be hired Spring 2026. An ideal candidate would be someone who has a strong curiosity about cognitive and computational neuroscience, learning and memory, functional MRI, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. An ideal candidate will have relevant coursework and laboratory experience in these areas, but this is not required. Duties will include interacting with human participants, data collection and analysis, and other functions such as scheduling facilities and coordinating with other research team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
- No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
- No specific work experience is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
- - Social Sciences
- No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
- Research (4 Years)
Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting experiments.
- Assist with miscellaneous projects and experiments.
- Set up materials/labs.
- Collect data.
- Assist with manuscript processing.
- Order equipment and supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
