Laboratory Manager
Georgetown University
Laboratory on Social and Affective Neuroscience
Description:
This full-time position involves approximately half research-related and half administrative work in support of the lab, which is directed by Prof. Abigail Marsh. Research in the lab is aimed at understanding human social interactions, emotional functioning, and empathy using cognitive neuroscience methods. We focus in particular on emotion and on nonverbal communication. Our research includes studies with adolescents and adults, incorporating neuroimaging, cognitive and behavioral testing, and pharmacology techniques. For more information about the lab, please visit: www.abigailmarsh.com.
Responsibilities:
-Supervising the work of undergraduate research assistants and volunteers.
-Working to prepare stimuli and running subjects for empirical studies.
-Recruiting study participants and maintaining the participant databases.
-Collecting, entering, processing, and analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data, and assisting the -Principal Investigator in the preparation of presentations and manuscripts.
-Coordinating the scheduling, budgeting activities, and administrative tasks of the laboratory.
-Preparing grant applications and applying for approval for research by oversight bodies.
-Completing special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
-A Bachelor’s degree, with at least one year of prior experience working in a psychology or neuroscience research laboratory.
-Strong organizational and communication skills.
-Qualitative abilities sufficient to complete preliminary data analysis.
-Ability to work effectively independently.
-Familiarity with Microsoft Office and statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS).
-Familiarity with neuroimaging data collection and analysis is desirable.
How To Apply:
To apply please email cover letter and CV to lsanlabmanager@gmail.com
Georgetown University
Laboratory on Social and Affective Neuroscience
Description:
This full-time position involves approximately half research-related and half administrative work in support of the lab, which is directed by Prof. Abigail Marsh. Research in the lab is aimed at understanding human social interactions, emotional functioning, and empathy using cognitive neuroscience methods. We focus in particular on emotion and on nonverbal communication. Our research includes studies with adolescents and adults, incorporating neuroimaging, cognitive and behavioral testing, and pharmacology techniques. For more information about the lab, please visit: www.abigailmarsh.com. Responsibilities:
-Supervising the work of undergraduate research assistants and volunteers.
-Working to prepare stimuli and running subjects for empirical studies.
-Recruiting study participants and maintaining the participant databases.
-Collecting, entering, processing, and analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data, and assisting the -Principal Investigator in the preparation of presentations and manuscripts.
-Coordinating the scheduling, budgeting activities, and administrative tasks of the laboratory.
-Preparing grant applications and applying for approval for research by oversight bodies.
-Completing special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
-A Bachelor’s degree, with at least one year of prior experience working in a psychology or neuroscience research laboratory.
-Strong organizational and communication skills.
-Qualitative abilities sufficient to complete preliminary data analysis.
-Ability to work effectively independently.
-Familiarity with Microsoft Office and statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS).
-Familiarity with neuroimaging data collection and analysis is desirable.
How To Apply:
To apply please email cover letter and CV to lsanlabmanager@gmail.com
