Research Assistant I

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 11
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Social Science
Department: Psychology Social Science 10038698
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Research/Scientific, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Position Summary

We are recruiting a full time Research Assistant in cognitive neuroscience research. The Research Assistant will contribute to a team of scientists studying the brain mechanisms of visual cognition, and will gain experience to all stages of research, including the design, implementation, data collection and analysis, and presentation/report. The Research Assistant will gain skills in a variety of research techniques, such as behavioral, computational, neuroimaging, and eye tracking technology. The Research Assistant’s responsibilities will include: helping with the design and implement of experiments, performing data collection and data analysis, and helping with preparing materials for presentations and reports.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in the specific field of research employment or other related science fields; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in standard laboratory procedures and safety requirements and performing analytical and research techniques in an area related to research being performed; may require software specific to the area of research; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position may require special licensing or certification in the field related to the area of employment.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience with human subject research is desired. Familiarity with computer programming is highly desired.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

CV, a cover letter stating research and career interests, and the names and contact information of three referees.

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:

https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off dated position funded for one year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Bidding eligibility ends on 10/25/2022 at 11:55 PM

Advertised:Oct 19, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Nov 8, 2022 Eastern Standard Time