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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employer
Northeastern University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
May 18, 2023

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Opportunity

The position will involve designing and implementing human subjects research studies, recruiting participants for behavioral, neuroimaging (fMRI), and physiological (cardiac, electrodermal, respiratory) data collection, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and research dissemination (manuscript submissions, conference presentations). The position may also include serving as team lead for other research personnel to fulfill research goals including undergraduate research assistants and graduate students. The RA may also be involved in data quality checks, data preprocessing and analysis, and supporting manuscript preparation for research findings. Additional duties may include contributing to lab maintenance (website, coordinating lab meetings, contributing to an inclusive and respectful lab culture). Estimated percent time on each responsibility: 25% participant recruitment and team management; 30% programming, data processing, and analysis; 30% manuscript preparation and research dissemination; and 15% on miscellaneous tasks (preparing research for conferences, contributing to lab maintenance, etc.).

Qualifications:

A PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related discipline that has been completed and awarded prior to the start date (candidates with 1 or more years of previous postdoc experience in functional neuroimaging will be given priority). Previous experience in programming and data analysis for behavioral, functional neuroimaging, and/or peripheral autonomic data. Evidence of skills in research dissemination (e.g. conference presentations, archival or peer-reviewed manuscripts).

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R114822



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