Cognitive Neuroscience Research Specialist (EEG/MRI/tDCS)

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 194,800; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior invites applications for a Junior Specialist in the Translational Cognitive and Affective (TCAN) Laboratory. This 100%-time appointment supports grant-funded research projects and offers training in EEG, tDCS, and MRI data collection.

The role coordinates study activities, communicates with participants and researchers, and assists with administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English for reading research protocols, documenting data, and communicating with participants.
• Exceptional record‑keeping, organizational, and time‑management skills, and ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with research participants, colleagues, and international collaborators.
• Junior Specialists require a bachelor’s degree or equivalent research experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities alongside a team of research assistants.
• Handle multiple aspects of the study.
• Communicate with research participants, colleagues, and international collaborators.
• Assist with data collection and training in EEG, tDCS, and MRI techniques.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, neuroimaging, or a related field

Job description

The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior invites applications for a Junior Specialist in the Translational Cognitive and Affective (TCAN) Laboratory. This 100%-time appointment supports grant-funded research projects and offers training in EEG, tDCS, and MRI data collection.

The role coordinates study activities, communicates with participants and researchers, and assists with administrative tasks.