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A Research Assistant I position is currently available in Dr. Andrew Mayers laboratory at The Mind Research Network. A bachelors degree in psychology, neuroscience, computer science or a related field is preferred. A minimum of 1 year of post-graduate work in a related field is also preferred. Those with experience in clinical assessments and/or neuroimaging are strongly encouraged to apply.
Primary duties include working with a research team on a national project to understand brain growth and development in infants. Primary duties include participant recruiting, data collection (MRI and EEG) and data entry. Individuals with a background and experience in working directly with infants is therefore strongly preferred. The job will also require flexible hours including some evenings and nights to accommodate data acquisition and other related duties as needed for scanning infants and young children (approximately 2-3 per week). As this position involves working as part of a research team, as well as working with sensitive populations, applicants should have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications:Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.
The Mind Research Network is division of Lovelace dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and brain injury.
Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, MRN consists of an interdisciplinary association of scientists located at universities, national laboratories and research centers around the world and is focused on imaging technology and its emergence as an integral element of neuroscience investigation.
With an extended community of academicians, researchers, graduate students and technicians, the MRN is uniquely positioned with its national infrastructure to link the brightest minds in neuroscience with some of the most cutting-edge neuroimaging capabilities in the world today.
Preferred/Additional Qualifications :A bachelors degree in psychology, neuroscience, computer science or a related field is preferred. A minimum of 1 year of post-graduate work in a related field is also preferred. Those with experience and interest in neuroscience, clinical psychology and assessments and/or neuroimaging are strongly encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements:Work is performed in a dry laboratory environment. Will operate standard office equipment and will frequently stand, walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, perform repetitive motions and occasionally lift objects that weigh up to 20 pounds. May interact with research participants.
The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary is commensurate with experience $500 sign-on bonus.
EEO, including disability/vets
Full Time
$49k-67k (estimate)
06/23/2024
07/11/2024
lovelacebiomedical.org
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
100 - 200
1947
<$5M
Scientific Services
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