Research Technician - Plasticity in Neurodevelopment Lab

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University's Plasticity in Neurodevelopment Lab seeks a full-time Research Technician to study how EEG measures in early life predict later cognitive development. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research addressing early adversity in neurodevelopment, with potential for authorship in published works.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental

Paid time off and tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Background in developmental psychology, neuroscience, or public health.
• Experience with infants or adverse populations is preferred.
• Excellent communication and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage EEG data and provide quality control for international projects.
• Train team members on EEG data collection.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

B.A. or B.S. in related field

Tools

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Job description

Research Technician - Plasticity in Neurodevelopment Lab

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JOB SUMMARY

The Plasticity in Neurodevelopment Lab (PINE Lab) at Northeastern University, led by Professor Laurel Gabard-Durnam, is seeking a full-time Research Technician to work on a project examining how electroencephalography (EEG) neuroimaging measures in the first years of life predict later language and cognitive development in populations experiencing early adversity. We will be focusing on individuals who have experienced iron deficiency and children experiencing severe poverty across several geographies including South Africa, and the USA. This position is part of a larger project funded by the Gates Foundation examining early brain biomarkers of healthy development and school readiness in global contexts. This role provides exposure to research at the intersection of neuroscience, developmental psychology, predictive modeling, and public health.

About The Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The Plasticity in Neurodevelopment Lab (PINE Lab) at Northeastern University, led by Professor Laurel Gabard-Durnam, is seeking a full-time Research Technician to work on a project examining how electroencephalography (EEG) neuroimaging measures in the first years of life predict later language and cognitive development in populations experiencing early adversity. We will be focusing on individuals who have experienced iron deficiency and children experiencing severe poverty across several geographies including South Africa, and the USA. This position is part of a larger project funded by the Gates Foundation examining early brain biomarkers of healthy development and school readiness in global contexts. This role provides exposure to research at the intersection of neuroscience, developmental psychology, predictive modeling, and public health.

Responsibilities

This is a research-focused position that will involve a high degree of data processing and analysis, with the opportunity to earn first-authorship on publications stemming from this project. The Research Technician must demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity as this is an international project examining neurodevelopment in multiple countries. Primary responsibilities of the position include: (1) EEG data management and quality control remotely for international contexts; (2) training others on EEG data collection with infants and children; (3) working collaboratively with our team to meet project goals; (4) manuscript preparation and authorship; and (5) general administrative duties to maintain the workings of the project. This position may serve as a launching pad to graduate and professional (e.g. medical school) studies.

Qualifications

• Background in developmental psychology, neuroscience, public health, or a related field; (2) excellent organizational and communication skills, (3) B.A., B.S., or equivalent required, (4) experience in a lab using electroencephalography (EEG) methods preferred, (5) experience with data collection in infants or populations that have experienced adversity is preferred.
  
  
  

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type

105H

Expected Hiring Range

$20.47 - $28.14

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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