The Neuroimaging Research Specialist

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health benefits

Retirement plan (TSERS)

Discounts (bookstore, recreation)

EAP

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Neuroimaging Research Specialist to support faculty and trainees in collecting and analyzing neuroimaging data, with emphasis on fMRI. The role involves screening participants, operating MRI scanners, preprocessing data, and assisting with EEG and eye-tracking.

It also includes data management and analysis using MATLAB, Python, and neuroimaging toolkits, plus collaboration on grants and manuscripts. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related scientific field.
• Experience conducting fMRI research in an academic or clinical setting.
• Computer programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of neuroanatomy and experience using neuroimage processing and analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Screening and scheduling of research participants.
• Direct interaction with participants and operation of the MRI scanner.
• Assistance with experimental set‑up and troubleshooting.
• Management and analysis of neuroimaging data, including fMRI preprocessing.
• Support for additional behavioral and neuroimaging techniques such as EEG and eye‑tracking.
• Collaboration with faculty on grant proposals and manuscript development.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

R

Neuroanatomy

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or related field

Tools

fMRI preprocessing

EEG

Job description

Primary Purpose

Neuroimaging Research Specialist supports research activities in the Department by assisting faculty and trainees (students and postdocs) with the collection and analysis of neuroimaging data, with a particular focus on fMRI and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Screening and scheduling of research participants.
• Direct interaction with participants and operation of the MRI scanner.
• Assistance with experimental set‑up and troubleshooting.
• Management and analysis of neuroimaging data, including fMRI preprocessing.
• Support for additional behavioral and neuroimaging techniques such as EEG and eye‑tracking.
• Collaboration with faculty on grant proposals and manuscript development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related scientific field.
• Experience conducting fMRI research in an academic or clinical setting.
• Computer programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of neuroanatomy and experience using neuroimage processing and analysis software.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Ph.D. training.
• At least two years of relevant experience.
• Training or certification in MRI scanner operation.
• Ethics training or certification for research with human participants (e.g., CITI).

Benefits

• Accrued vacation and sick leave for eligible employees.
• Community service leave.
• State health benefits through Aetna.
• NCFlex vision, dental, flexible spending account, and life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS).
• Optional supplemental plans (401k, 403b, 457b).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Campus recreation center discount.
• University bookstore discount.

EOO Statement

North Carolina A & T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or sexual orientation.