Research Technician I - Psychological & Brain Sciences

Washington University

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Base: $16.54 - $22.35 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Collecting and analyzing behavioral and eeg data
Writing computer code for experiments
Recruiting and running research participants
The research technician will help start up the Psychosis Prediction and Prevention Lab conducting studies on healthy populations and those with psychiatric disorders

Job Summary

  • The research technician will help start up the Psychosis Prediction and Prevention Lab conducting studies on healthy populations and those with psychiatric disorders.
  • Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing behavioral and EEG data, writing code for computerized experiments, and supervising undergraduate research assistants.
  • The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, a retirement savings plan starting at 7%, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

The research technician will help start up the Psychosis Prediction and Prevention Lab conducting studies on healthy populations and those with psychiatric disorders.

Salary

Base: $16.54 - $22.35 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, 10 holidays, health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Collecting and analyzing behavioral and EEG data
  • Writing computer code for experiments
  • Recruiting and running research participants
  • Managing laboratory purchases and supplies
  • Supervising undergraduate research assistants

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with psychological or neuroscience research
  • Excellent communication and social skills
  • Previous experience with cognitive phenomena testing
  • Knowledge of statistical programs like R or MATLAB
  • Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education/experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Social Sciences
  • No specific work experience required but previous research experience preferred
  • No specific certification or license required

Work Rights

Not specified

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