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Under the supervision of the PI, the Research Assistant will assist with the acquisition and analysis of scientific data to help to program cognitive tasks and test healthy adults. The Research Assistant will also assist in the collection and pre-processing of EEG, MRI and pupillometry data from study participants. The Research Assistant will also help support laboratory operations by coordinating undergraduate lab members, preparing and submitting administrative documents, and carrying out research activities for the PI and associated post-doctoral fellows and graduate students. Research in the laboratory of Matt Nassar focuses on analyzing the relationship and differences between computational principles to better understand how their application in modular information-processing systems impacts decisions and complex behavior. This is a fixed term position for one year, which may be extended based upon available funding.
Job Responsibility:
Assist with the acquisition and analysis of scientific data to help to program cognitive tasks and test healthy adults
Assist in the collection and pre-processing of EEG, MRI and pupillometry data from study participants
Help support laboratory operations by coordinating undergraduate lab members, preparing and submitting administrative documents, and carrying out research activities for the PI and associated post-doctoral fellows and graduate students
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or related field, with prior related undergraduate research experience or extensive coursework required
1-2 years’ relevant experience (grade 8)
And/or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills
Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with software packages for data analysis, spreadsheets and word processing
Knowledge of general laboratory maintenance and study protocols
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED
Nice to have:
Previous lab experience with related approaches preferred