Neurodevelopment Research Assistant (Child Imaging)

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Davis is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for the Center for Mind and Brain. The position involves working on projects investigating neural development in infants. Key responsibilities include participant recruitment, data collection, and assisting with neuroimaging sessions.

Qualifications include a college degree in psychology or neuroscience and research experience with children. Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary. The role provides opportunities to develop important research skills. Preferred qualifications include online survey software experience and familiarity with UC Davis protocols.

Qualifications

• College degree in psychology or neuroscience.
• Prior experience conducting research with children.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in research software.
• Experience with statistical analysis, e.g., using R.
• Experience with neuroimaging data collection.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and schedule research participants by phone.
• Assist with data collection, including behavioral assessments.
• Conduct neuroimaging scanning sessions.
• Clean, manage, and process data.
• Maintain human subject protocols and consent forms.
• Purchase laboratory supplies.
• Participate in literature reviews and manuscript preparation.
• Prepare figures and text for presentations.
• Assist in community outreach.
• Train undergraduate students on protocols.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Statistical analysis using R

Experience with neuroimaging data collection

Education

College degree in psychology or neuroscience

Tools

Research software

Qualtrics

Job description

The University of California - Davis is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for the Center for Mind and Brain. The position involves working on projects investigating neural development in infants. Key responsibilities include participant recruitment, data collection, and assisting with neuroimaging sessions.

Qualifications include a college degree in psychology or neuroscience and research experience with children. Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary. The role provides opportunities to develop important research skills. Preferred qualifications include online survey software experience and familiarity with UC Davis protocols.