RESEARCH TECHNICIAN College of Arts Sciences Psychology

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Boston is seeking a Research Technician to support multiple research projects in the BASE Lab focused on psychosocial adaptation. The role includes assisting with data collection, coordinating with collaborators, and supporting undergraduate research assistants. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience preferred in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Collect and analyze behavioral and psychobiological data.
• Support onboarding of undergraduate research assistants.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Research Technician will support the BASE Lab and PI Dr. Nicholas Wagner on multiple externally funded research projects that broadly focus on understanding the systems and processes that promote psychosocial adaptation or contribute to the emergence of psychopathology from early childhood through adolescence.

Examples of responsibilities include:

• Assisting PI and other lab members with day-to-day lab operations
• Provide basic support to the onboarding and support of undergraduate research assistants
• Assist with participant recruitment and scheduling
• Facilitate communication and coordination between research groups within the lab and with collaborators
• Collect behavioral, observational, and psychobiological data (including on some weekends and evenings).
• Assist with study data, including data cleaning, processing, and analysis
• Work with lab PI and others to oversee laboratory equipment and supplies
• Assist with IRB and grant submissions, contribute to research dissemination
• Assist with lab website and social media accounts
• Other activities in support of the normal functions of a research lab

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience; preference for Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, Project Management, Public Health, or related.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

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Required Experience

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience; preference for Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, Project Management, Public Health, or related.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

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_CURRENT BOSTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES Represented by L2324 click here to apply for this position. All other applicants (both internal and external), please use the {Apply} section on this page. _