About the Role
This role supports NIH-funded research on awake memory reactivation using multi-modal approaches including fMRI, TMS, physiological recordings, and behavioral testing. The position is ideal for individuals passionate about research, eager to engage with the science, and interested in pursuing PhD-level graduate training. Successful candidates will work closely with participants, contribute to data analysis, engage with literature, and receive mentorship towards publication authorship.
Responsibilities
- Participant recruitment and scheduling
- Data collection (fMRI, physiological signals, behavioral testing, TMS)
- Data organization, management, and preprocessing
- Contribute to data interpretation and manuscript preparation under close mentorship
- Five-day work week with flexibility to work on weekends as needed for data collection
Requirements
- BA, BS, or Master's degree in neuroscience, engineering, psychology, cognitive science, biomedical engineering, computer science, or related fields.
- Prior human subjects research experience
- Experience with MRI, EEG, physiological recordings, or behavioral testing
- Proficiency in Python or similar programming language
- Strong interest in pursuing PhD-level graduate training in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, engineering, or similar field.
- Prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.
- Prospective appointees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).
Skills
- fMRI
- TMS
- Physiological recordings
- Behavioral testing
- Python
Location
- Orangeburg, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
- The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) is a center focused on biomedical imaging and neuromodulation.
- The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York.
Equal Opportunity
- Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
