Affective Neuroscience Assistant Research Scientist
Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS)
College Park, Maryland, USA
$58,656 - $252,289 py
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Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fnirs)
Electroencephalography (eeg)
Human subject research
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The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist with expertise in affective neuroscience to conduct interdisciplinary research using fNIRS and EEG techniques. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and strong experience with human subjects research, data analysis, and statistical methods.
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Job Summary
The Assistant Research Scientist will contribute to interdisciplinary human subject research projects within ARLIS, with a focus on neurophysiological measurement techniques including functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and electroencephalography (EEG).
This role supports ARLIS’s mission to advance applied research in human performance, cognition, and emotion science in support of national security and defense.
Scientists in this role will design, conduct, analyze, and publish experimental studies and contribute to broader research programs in experimental psychology and neuroscience.
Matching Summary
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The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist with expertise in affective neuroscience to conduct interdisciplinary research using fNIRS and EEG techniques. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and strong experience with human subjects research, data analysis, and statistical methods.
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Salary
$58,656 - $252,289
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)
electroencephalography (EEG)
human subject research
experimental psychology
cognitive neuroscience
statistical analysis
scientific programming
Nice-to-have
applied research
national security
defense applications
open science practices
interdisciplinary collaboration
grant writing
Key Requirements
Doctoral degree (Ph.D. preferred)
1 year of hands-on fNIRS/EEG research experience
Familiarity with human subjects research protocols