Research Staff Assistant – Developmental Affective Neuroscience Lab (DAN Lab), Columbia University

FIT’NG; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Research Staff Assistant to assist with research on social-emotional and cognitive development. Responsibilities include organizing subject schedules, running experiments, and managing data collection. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree related to the field and some research experience. This position is integral for supporting ongoing research efforts in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months of research experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organize subject scheduling and running of subjects.
• Assist with running lab experiments, including administering computer tasks and questionnaires.
• Collect and maintain research data.
• Perform administrative duties related to research.
• Prepare reports and draft proposals.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Research Staff Assistant – Developmental Affective Neuroscience Lab (DAN Lab), Columbia University

Principal Investigator, Nim Tottenham, PhD and the Developmental Affective Neuroscience Lab (DAN Lab ) team are seeking a Research Staff Assistant to provide assistance with research investigating the brain mechanisms of social-emotional and cognitive development. The incumbent will report directly to the Principal Investigator. The Dan Lab conducts research on emotional development, associated neurobiology, and the role of early experiences in this development.

Responsibilities:

• Organize subject scheduling and running of subjects.
• Assist with running lab experiments:
  • Administer computer tasks and questionnaires.
  • Prepare paperwork and materials for research visits.
• Collect and maintain research data, including behavioral and FMRI data collection.
• Perform administrative duties related to research (e.g. grant preparation, supply orders, etc.)
• Prepare reports, draft proposals, and manage related correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 6 months of research experience is desirable.