Under the supervision of the PI, the Research Assistant will assist with the acquisition and analysis of scientific data to help to program cognitive tasks and test healthy adults
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the PI, the Research Assistant will assist with the acquisition and analysis of scientific data to help to program cognitive tasks and test healthy adults.
The Research Assistant will also assist in the collection and pre-processing of EEG, MRI and pupillometry data from study participants.
Research in the laboratory of Matt Nassar focuses on analyzing the relationship and differences between computational principles to better understand how their application in modular information-processing systems impacts decisions and complex behavior.
Matching Summary
Under the supervision of the PI, the Research Assistant will assist with the acquisition and analysis of scientific data to help to program cognitive tasks and test healthy adults.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Acquisition and analysis of scientific data
Program cognitive tasks
Collect EEG, MRI, pupillometry data
Support laboratory operations
Coordinate undergraduate lab members
Nice-to-have
Understanding computational principles
Modular information-processing systems
Impacts decisions and complex behavior
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or related field
Prior related undergraduate research experience or extensive coursework
1-2 years’ relevant experience
Basic programming knowledge
Familiarity with software packages for data analysis, spreadsheets and word processing
Knowledge of general laboratory maintenance and study protocols