Youth Brain-Gut Lab Research Associate (Neuroimaging)

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles Department of Psychology seeks a Staff Research Associate for the Brain and Body Lab (BABLab). Under the PI, you will coordinate and run a youth brain-gut study, manage lab operations, recruit participants, and assist with analyses and manuscripts.

You will design experiments, program tasks, oversee IRB submissions, supervise undergrads, and contribute to posters and publications in a collaborative lab culture.

Qualifications

• Prior lab research experience in psychology or related field.
• Experience with neuroimaging data and FSL preferred.
• Interest or experience with developmental or clinical populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with participants and team.
• Strong organization and attention to study protocols and data.
• Solid computing skills across Mac/PC; MS Office proficiency.
• Understanding of research methods and lab workflows.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines with team coordination.
• Comfort using office equipment and standard research tools.
• Background in statistics; coding in R or Python and basic Linux scripting.
• Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.
• Familiarity with IRB submissions and research approvals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct brain-gut function study in youth in BABLab.
• Design/implement experiments; program experimental tasks.
• Recruit and schedule participants; run research sessions; analyze data.
• Oversee day-to-day lab operations; maintain recruitment database.
• Prepare/submit IRB applications; manage lab events and meetings.
• Supervise undergraduate researchers; assist with manuscripts/posters.

Skills

Research experience

Neuroimaging

Developmental populations

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Research methods

Multitasking

Office equipment

Statistics

Programming (R/Python)

Confidentiality

IRB procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Psychobiology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science or related field

Tools

FSL

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles Department of Psychology seeks a Staff Research Associate for the Brain and Body Lab (BABLab). Under the PI, you will coordinate and run a youth brain-gut study, manage lab operations, recruit participants, and assist with analyses and manuscripts.

You will design experiments, program tasks, oversee IRB submissions, supervise undergrads, and contribute to posters and publications in a collaborative lab culture.