• Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $39,200 - $43,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Principal Investigator and Chair, the Research Staff Assistant provides assistance with research investigating the brain mechanisms of social-emotional and cognitive development along with discrete and confidential administrative support to a chairperson.

This is a one-year, grant-funded position with the possibility of extension if additional funds are secured.

Responsibilities

• Organize subject scheduling and running of subjects 25%
• Assist with running lab experiments. Preparing paperwork and materials for research visits, and administering computer tasks and questionnaires 25%
• Assist with collecting and maintaining research data including behavioral and FMRI data collection 20%
• Perform administrative duties related to research (e.g., grant preparation, ordering supplies, coordinating chair calendar and email/correspondence, travel arrangements, etc.) and other duties as assigned 20%
• Assist in preparations of reports and proposals and with correspondence, data entry, and library research; and other duties as assigned 10%

Minimum Qualification

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• 3 Months of Experience in a Research Environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• At least 6 months of research experience.

Other Requirements

• Also required are excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

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