Research Specialist, Language & Gesture Neuroscience Lab

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Columbia’s NERD Lab seeks a full-time Research Specialist I to support cognitive and neural language research focusing on gesture. The role involves coordinating participant recruitment, scheduling, and interviews, plus developing experimental paradigms and assisting with IRB materials.

Strong organizational skills and comfort with data collection are required. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of related experience, familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 1 year of related research/administrative experience.
• Familiarity with EEG, fNIRS, eye-tracking, and data collection/analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Handle recruitment, screening, and scheduling of study participants.
• Coordinate follow-up with participants and oversee day-to-day project operations.
• Develop, program, and test experimental paradigms.
• Assist with IRB applications, progress reports, and literature searches.
• Order materials and track supplies; maintain detailed records.
• Assist with supervision and training of research assistants.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and assist with conferences and grants.

Job description

The University of Missouri-Columbia’s NERD Lab seeks a full-time Research Specialist I to support cognitive and neural language research focusing on gesture. The role involves coordinating participant recruitment, scheduling, and interviews, plus developing experimental paradigms and assisting with IRB materials.

Strong organizational skills and comfort with data collection are required. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of related experience, familiarity with