Full-time Research Assistant/Lab Manager
Brown University
Shenhav Lab
Description:
The Shenhav Lab http://www.princeton.edu/~ashenhav is seeking a full-time lab manager to begin in August/September 2016. Our lab, located at Brown University, studies the cognitive neuroscience of affect, decision-making, and cognitive control. To accomplish this, we use a combination of behavioral measures, psychophysiology, neuroimaging, and computational models.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will play an integral role in every stage of research, including (1) stimulus/task development, (2) recruitment and collection of human subject data (behavioral and neuroimaging studies),analysis/modeling of data, and (4) assisting in the preparation of
grants and manuscripts. In addition, in their managerial capacity they will perform administrative duties (e.g., IRB administration, purchasing) and help train lab personnel (e.g., undergraduate research assistants).
This position will in turn expose the individual to a wide array of theoretical and methodological approaches in psychology and neuroscience, providing an excellent launching pad for future graduate studies.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor¹s degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, or related field
Previous research experience in a psychology or neuroscience lab (minimum 1-2 years preferred)
Proficiency with a programming language such as Matlab or Python is strongly preferred, and special consideration will be given to individuals with experience collecting and/or analyzing neuroimaging
data (or similarly complex datasets).
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please follow this link
https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/Metcalf -Research-Lab/Laboratory-Manager_REQ123296-1
Please also email Amitai Shenhav (amitai_shenhav@brown.edu) with your CV, a brief (bulleted) summary of your research interests and technical expertise (including programming background), and the contact information for three references.
grants and manuscripts. In addition, in their managerial capacity they will perform administrative duties (e.g., IRB administration, purchasing) and help train lab personnel (e.g., undergraduate research assistants).
This position will in turn expose the individual to a wide array of theoretical and methodological approaches in psychology and neuroscience, providing an excellent launching pad for future graduate studies.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor¹s degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, or related field
Previous research experience in a psychology or neuroscience lab (minimum 1-2 years preferred)
Proficiency with a programming language such as Matlab or Python is strongly preferred, and special consideration will be given to individuals with experience collecting and/or analyzing neuroimaging
data (or similarly complex datasets).
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please follow this link
https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/Metcalf -Research-Lab/Laboratory-Manager_REQ123296-1
Please also email Amitai Shenhav (amitai_shenhav@brown.edu) with your CV, a brief (bulleted) summary of your research interests and technical expertise (including programming background), and the contact information for three references.
