PSYCHOLOGICAL & BRAIN SCIENCES (BL-PSY-IUBLA)
The core mission of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University in Bloomington is to unlock the mysteries of the human brain and behavior, and to prepare students to apply that knowledge to improve the lives of people around the globe. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as core strengths and essential elements of research, teaching, and service; and we are committed to broadening interactions among students, faculty, and staff that allow us to learn from our differences and to reexamine deeply held assumptions about ourselves and the world.
As a part of the College of Arts and Sciences (The College), we are a highly multidisciplinary department, with faculty and students carrying out research ranging from molecular neuroscience to artificial intelligence. We currently have over 70 full-time faculty, more than 30 department-serving staff members, 100 graduate students, 1800 undergraduate majors, 750 undergraduate minors, and offer nine different undergraduate credentials, including a BS / BA in Psychology, a BS in Neuroscience, a BS in Organizational and Business Psychology, and certificate in Clinical Science.
The Imaging Research Facility (IRF) is housed within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and features a state-of-the-art and research-dedicated MRI scanner (Siemens 3T Prisma). This facility serves as a primary tool for human neuroscience research across the University.
More information about the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and the Imaging Research Facility at Indiana University.
The College values diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core strength and essential element in the success of its educational mission. For full diversity statement, click here.
The Imaging Research Facility (IRF) is housed within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and features a state-of-the-art and research-dedicated MRI scanner (Siemens 3T Prisma). This facility serves as a primary tool for human neuroscience research across the University. The Imaging Research Facility (IRF) is housed within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and features a state-of-the-art and research-dedicated MRI scanner (Siemens 3T Prisma). This facility serves as a primary tool for human neuroscience research across the University.
Department Specific Responsibilities
- Operates the MRI and associated equipment at the IRF (training is provided).
- Performs safety screening interviews and assessments of research participants.
- Provides additional assistance to ongoing research projects in the IRF as needed.
- Communicate issues directly to users and supervisors in a timely manner.
- Troubleshoots minor problems that arise; coordinates with others on more significant issues.
- Assists with record keeping and data storage/backup.
General Responsibilities
- Responsible for the initiation, monitoring, completion, and reporting of routine to moderately complex research studies.
- Organizes and implements data review and analysis.
- Oversees the proper handling of laboratory specimens including processes, shipping, storage, and documentation and transfer to designated central laboratories.
- Conducts data quality assurance practices.
- Prepares research summaries and assists in progress report development.
- Maintains laboratory work areas and supply inventory.
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in science or health-related discipline
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
- Some laboratory experience
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Highly thorough and dependable
Preferred
- Highly adheres to safety procedures
- Comfortable learning complex procedural routines
- Able to interact with a wide variety of individuals (e.g. ranging from children to older adults, patients)
- Strong attention to detail
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must pass an MR safety screening to confirm that they are safe to be around the strong magnetic field of the MRI. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Bloomington, Indiana
$17.79 - $19.24 per hour
Approximately $37,000 - $40,000 annualized
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Laboratory Research
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