Affective Neuroscience Assistant Research Scientist

University of Maryland

College Park, MD, USA
Base: $58,656 - $252,289; bonus/equity: not specif...
Fnirs and eeg research experience
Experimental design in psychology
Human subjects research protocols
The role supports the mission of ARLIS to advance applied research in human performance, cognition, and emotion science for national security

Job Summary

  • The role supports the mission of ARLIS to advance applied research in human performance, cognition, and emotion science for national security.
  • Scientists will design, conduct, analyze, and publish experimental studies involving fNIRS and EEG with human participants.
  • Appointees must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance and meet strict government investigation requirements.

Matching Summary

The role supports the mission of ARLIS to advance applied research in human performance, cognition, and emotion science for national security.

Salary

Base: $58,656 - $252,289; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • fNIRS and EEG research experience
  • experimental design in psychology
  • human subjects research protocols
  • statistical analysis skills
  • R or Python programming proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • multivariate statistical analysis
  • emotion-related data analysis
  • defense or intelligence context interest
  • grant writing experience
  • TS/SCI security clearance

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field
  • Minimum 1 year hands-on fNIRS/EEG research experience
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance
  • IRB and human subjects research training preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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