Research Assistant - CMU Laboratory for Multisensory Neuroscience (LiMN) - Mellon College of Science

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings program

Transit bus pass

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for the LiMN Laboratory to conduct analyses of fMRI data and support ongoing neuroscience research.

Responsibilities include working with participants during experiments, organizing data, assisting with data analysis and visualization, and contributing to scientific communication. A Bachelor’s in neuroscience or psychology is required, with familiarity in fMRI/EEG and Python/R programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, or related field.
• Familiarity with vision, hearing and experimental design.
• Familiarity with fMRI and EEG neuroimaging.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants and collect data during in-person experiments using fMRI, EEG, or other equipment.
• Organize and manage research documentation per policy.
• Assist with data management, analysis and visualization.
• Provide general research support as needed.
• Communicate findings clearly and interact with diverse partners.

Skills

Python

R

Matlab

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Independent work

Research communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or psychology

Tools

PsychoPy

PsychToolbox

Gorilla

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that challenges the curious and hardworking to deliver work that matters. Our extraordinary institution has distinctive areas of excellence and a culture marked by ambition and a deep, practical engagement with challenges facing society. We continue to produce versatile alumni and draw faculty and staff eager to be a part of the university’s creative, dedicated and close-knit community. We place emphasis on practical problem solving, interdisciplinary learning, a transformative spirit, and collaboration.

The CMU Laboratory for Multisensory Neuroscience (LiMN) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to conduct analyses of fMRI data and contribute to ongoing research in the lab. The LiMN group (led by faculty members Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham and Dr. Abigail Noyce) study attention and working memory using both behavioral/psychophysics and neuroimaging techniques. The LiMN research group is affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute, the Department of Psychology, the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and at Carnegie Mellon University.

Core Responsibilities

• Working with participants to gather data during in-person experiments using fMRI, EEG, and/or other research equipment, including learning new skills and procedures.
• Organizing and managing research documentation in accordance with group and university policy.
• Assisting with data management, analysis, and visualization, and with scientific communication.
• Other research support as needed.
• Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity.
• We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with basic principles of vision, hearing, and experimental design.
• Familiarity with basic principles of fMRI and EEG neuroimaging.
• Computational and programming skills, including fluency in at least one of Python (preferred), R, or Matlab.
• Comfort with basic data processing and statistical analysis.
• Previous research experience with in-person human subjects.
• Training or experience in experimental presentation software (PsychoPy, PsychToolbox, Gorilla, or others).
• Ability to work independently, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to identify skill or knowledge gaps and independently address them.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits.
• Take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays.
• Rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.
• And much more!

Location: Pittsburgh, PA.

Job Function: Researchers.

Position Type: Staff - Regular Full Time/Part time Full time.

Pay Basis: Hourly.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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