Neuroimaging & Emotion Research Assistant

Texas A&M University System; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System is seeking a Research Assistant in the Department of Psychology on the College Station campus. The role supports MAClab projects focusing on emotion and cognition in health and psychiatric conditions, with involvement in data collection, participant screening, and administrative lab tasks.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related fields, have access to an employee vehicle for campus MRI visits, and demonstrate strong organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology or related field.
• Ability to travel independently to MRI scanner on campus (10-minute drive).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate research projects in MAClab.
• Collect psychophysiological and fMRI data from human participants.
• Supervise undergraduate researchers and coordinate data collection.
• Prepare IRB applications, grant documents, and reports to funders.
• Recruit and screen research participants for eligibility.
• Assist with EEG and fMRI studies and related data collection.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology

Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, or related field (completed by Fall 2026) or equivalent

Job description

Texas A&M University System is seeking a Research Assistant in the Department of Psychology on the College Station campus. The role supports MAClab projects focusing on emotion and cognition in health and psychiatric conditions, with involvement in data collection, participant screening, and administrative lab tasks.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related fields, have access to an employee vehicle for campus MRI visits, and demonstrate strong organizational