Research Assistant — Neuroimaging & Foraging Science

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits including medical/dental/vis

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Transit pass

Job summary

The Cognitive Axon Lab at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant. The initial appointment is for one year, with potential to extend based on performance and funding. Start date may be as soon as November 1, 2026.

This is a benefits-eligible, hourly-paid staff position within a neuroscience, cognitive science, and AI research environment. Core duties include assisting with behavioral and fMRI experiments on foraging in virtual

Qualifications

• BA/BS in psychology, neuroscience, statistics, computer science or related field.
• 1–3 years of research experience in data collection or data analysis.
• Education plus relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with behavioral and human brain imaging experiments on foraging in virtual environments.
• Recruit participants, perform data collection, and manage data maintenance and payments.

Skills

Behavioral data collection

fMRI data analysis

Strong communication

Project management

Education

B.A./B.S. in psychology, neuroscience, or related field

Tools

SPSS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The Cognitive Axon Lab at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant. The initial appointment is for one year, with potential to extend based on performance and funding. Start date may be as soon as November 1, 2026.

This is a benefits-eligible, hourly-paid staff position within a neuroscience, cognitive science, and AI research environment. Core duties include assisting with behavioral and fMRI experiments on foraging in virtual