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Research Assistant
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Position Number: 4972561
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Assistant

About the Opportunity

Summary

The Music, Imaging, and Neural Dynamics Lab (web.northeastern.edu/mindlab) at Northeastern University, Boston, MA, is looking to hire a full-time benefits-eligible research assistant to help with ongoing research projects. The Lab is part of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health (https://web.northeastern.edu/cbhlab/) at Northeastern University's Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, and provides an intellectually vibrant environment for researchers who study the science of music, and its effects on brain and cognitive health.

The research assistant will be responsible for designing and administering research protocols, recruiting and scheduling participants, collecting and analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data, and writing and presenting scientific research. Motivated candidates will be invited to be co-authors on manuscripts and to present research at conferences.

Applicants should send: 1) a letter of application addressing the selection criteria and indicating how their background and expertise fit with the specific needs of the lab; 2) a curriculum vitae or resume; 3) a sample of academic writing, and 4) the names and contact information of 3-5 references. All applications should be submitted online.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or beyond in Neuroscience, Psychology, Music, Computer Science, Statistics, and/or a related field

Interest in behavioral and neuroscience research and/or music perception and cognition

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Able to work well both independently on a self-directed basis and in a team

Strong quantitative skills

Prior human subjects and neuroimaging research experience preferred

Experience with Unix, Matlab, Max/MSP, Python preferred

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

50% - Collect and analyze behavioral, physiological, and neuroimaging data.

20% - Develop recruitment protocols and recruit and schedule study participants. Correspond with study participants and answer questions throughout study. Be able to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend hours.

20% - Manage daily operations of the project. Obtain and track financial incentives for study participants and order supplies and equipment. Supervise research assistants.

10% - Assist the Lab Director with other job related duties as assigned.

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.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

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.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Research-Assistant_R122874-1