Research Assistant-Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of one year of research experience in the field of cognitive psychology, cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, physical science, or quantitative fields.
• Demonstrated experience in using scripting computing languages to accomplish research tasks, for example Python, MATLAB, or Shell scripting.
• Ability to use or rapidly learn to use eye-tracking and EEG for data collection.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to do independent, self-directed work.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and high level of organization.
• Experience with neuroimaging research, including MRI and/or EEG.
Desired Qualifications:
• Two years research experience. Preferably in cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive science, or neuroscience.
• Experience working with children between the ages of 5-12 in a research setting.
• Experience working with stroke patients in a research setting.
Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "relevant file" to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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