Research Technician

University of Chicago • Austin, TX

10d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Institute for Mind and Biology is comprised of thirteen faculty Members from the Departments of Comparative Human Development and Psychology. In addition to their department appointments, Members contribute significantly to the University's interdisciplinary approach to Neuroscience and Committees on Computational Neuroscience, Evolutionary Biology, Integrative Neuroscience, and Neurobiology. Members also collaborate with other faculty at UChicago in the Biological Sciences Division and Division of the Social Sciences as well as colleagues from around the globe. The Awh/Vogel Lab is a cognitive neuroscience lab directed by Ed Awh and Ed Vogel. The lab studies the interactions between visual working memory and selective attention using psychophysical and electrophysiological methods. The job provides basic technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Complies with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or other field relevant to the research being conducted.
• Experience using multivariate analysis techniques to track memory and attention during electrophysiological experiments.
• Experience recording EEG, monitoring data quality, and performing artifact rejection to assure data quality.
• Experience with visual search paradigms and the literature addressing interactions between memorability and the rapid encoding of complex visual displays.
• Basic knowledge in relevant scientific field.
• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment performing basic laboratory techniques, research, and analysis under direction.
• Provides routine or standardized laboratory duties by collecting data in support of research projects under direct supervision.
• Collects and enters data.
• Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees