Temporary Research Assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience

College of Arts & Sciences          ·         University City, Philadelphia PA           ·           Part time

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Temporary Research Assistant In Cognitive Neuroscience

Job no: 501243
Work type: Part-Time
Location: University City – Philadelphia, PA
Categories: College of Arts & Sciences

Job Summary

The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory of Dr. Chrysikou (www.chrysikoulab.com) is seeking a Research Associate to assist with our basic and translational research program on the neural bases of cognitive flexibility, higher-order thought, and goal-oriented action. Our research lab is part of the Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences Program ( http://drexel.edu/coas/academics/graduate-programs/psychology-applied-cognitive-brain-science/) within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Drexel University (http://drexel.edu/coas/academics/departments-centers/psychology/ ). We are a highly interdisciplinary group using cognitive neuroscience methods such as functional neuroimaging, neuropsychological studies, and noninvasive brain stimulation to investigate cognitive and affective regulation in health and disease.

Essential Functions

• The position will involve assisting in all aspects of preparing and implementing behavioral, fMRI, and neurostimulation experiments, with opportunities to conduct publishable independent research.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Prepare progress reports for the PI.
• Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or Biology.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience
• Should have background and experience in one or more neuroscience methods, including psychophysiology, fMRI, tDCS,

Preferred Qualifications

• Superior organizational and advanced computer programming and statistical skills (EPrime, Python, Matlab, R, SPSS) are strongly preferred.

Location: University City, Philadelphia PA

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Jun 21 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 21 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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