Temporary Research Technician

Department ​
 
SSD Center for Practical Wisdom: Staff and Temporary Employees

About the Department

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The Department of Psychology has a longstanding tradition of producing research that results in real-world impact. From local initiatives in neighborhoods surrounding the University campus to tools used by teachers in classrooms and parents at home around the world, Department faculty and students are constantly making innovations that change the lives of people everywhere. Consistently ranked among the top ten social science research universities in the world, the Division of Social Sciences is at the vanguard of inquiry and impact. The Department of Psychology trains students in cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience, with a recent emphasis on computational neuroscience.

Job Information ​
 

Job Summary:

This position will focus on projects under National Science Foundation research project titled “Neural mechanisms of agency in motor control and sensorimotor learning”. This role will assist in coding and analyzing the data. RAs will be involved in data collection and preliminary analysis alongside a team of leading cognitive researchers The University of Chicago and the National Science Foundation. This position is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of cognitive neuroscience. This position provides research support activities related to sensorimotor learning including data analysis, data collection with human subjects (behavioral and electrophysiological), and research dissemination. Primary data collection in the Biopsychological Research Building and Psychology buildings (Kelly, Beecher, Green) located on the University of Chicago campus. RA will meet frequently with research team to communicate ongoing progress and findings.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include assisting with EEG and fMRI acquisition from human subjects.
• Recruitment of human subjects.
• Imaging from human subjects.
• Managing data files and database.
• Following established procedures or protocols.
• Collaborating with other university labs.

Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge in relevant scientific field
• Advanced knowledge of research techniques or methods
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to learn new research techniques or methods
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work discretely with sensitive and confidential data.

Additional Requirements ​​
 

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Masters Degree preferred.

Experience:

• Experienced in analysis and modeling of EEG, fMRI datasets preferred.
• Experienced in handling large datasets preferred.
• Experienced in advanced statistical analyses preferred.
• Include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline, preferably hands on experience in EEG data collection preferred.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with at least one statistical package required, STATA, R, Jamovi, SPSS, or similar statistical analysis package.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility ​
 
No

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

No

Pay Frequency ​
 
Hourly

Pay Range
 
Depends on Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours ​
 
20

Union ​
 
Non-Union

Job is Exempt
 
No

Drug Test Required
 
No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 
No

Health Screen Required
No

Posting Date ​
 
2022-12-01-08:00

Remove from Posting On or Before ​
 
2023-06-01-07:00

Posting Statement: ​​
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
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