RESEARCH SPECIALIST
University of Pennsylvania

Duties: Assist principal investigator (PI) and members of a cognitive neuroscience lab in a variety of administrative tasks. Conduct independent and supervised research projects in service of the lab's funded research topics. Specifically, this involves designing psychology experiments, recruiting and running subjects, analyzing data, and presenting research. Methods for collecting and analyzing data include fMRI, TMS, eye-tracking, and tDCS. Research topics relate to learning, memory, cognitive control, and language. Position also requires successful candidate to draft, modify, and renew IRB documents; coordinate lab finances; register attendees for research conferences; purchase supplies and software licenses; and complete other administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree and 0-1 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Prior experience in laboratory setting is preferred. Position is contingent upon funding.

Reference Number: 02-30862

Salary Grade: 024

Employment Type: Exempt

Org: Psychology

Special Requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Job Family: I-Technical/Professional Research