Research Assistant (9613C) - 65084

Research Assistant (9613C) - 65084 About Berkeley
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In 1921-2, in keeping with a growing trend across the nation, Berkeley's Department of Psychology was established as a separate unit, emerging from the Department of Philosophy. For nearly a century, the department has been a national and international leader in psychological research and the superior educational programs that we have provided to undergraduates and doctoral students.
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Position Summary
The SRA assists the PI with behavioral and neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI) projects that examine the mechanisms underlying human motivation, decision-making, and cognitive control.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 03/01/2024.
Responsibilities
Major Responsibility: Under the direction of the PI, development, preparation, and execution of repetitive research experiments in accordance with IRB protocols:
Develop experiments (including stimulus generation and programming of tasks for lab and web-based studies). Recruit, schedule and test participants in behavioral, fMRI, and EEG experiments. Perform transfer, backup and quality assurance on data, as necessary. Preprocess and help to analyze data using Matlab, Python, and UNIX-based analysis packages. Help develop and modify written protocols and best-practices documents based on discussions with the PI surrounding ongoing experiments. Collaborates with other labs and universities working on joint projects with our lab.
Assistance with training, hiring, and coordination of lab personnel:
Train and support lab personnel in the proper execution of research protocols, including task development, participant recruitment, data collection and analysis. Assist in recruitment and evaluation of potential undergraduate student Research Assistants. Coordinate schedules of undergraduate RAs to ensure appropriate participation and training.
Dissemination of research findings:
Preparation and presentation of posters at scientific conferences. Presentation of research in more informal scientific settings (e.g., lab meetings). Assistance with preparation of manuscripts (including figure/table preparation and editing).
Management of general lab administrative needs:
Purchase and maintain supplies and equipment. Obtain and oversee technical support for lab equipment (e.g., computers). Administer IRB protocols (including approval/amendment/renewal processes) and grants (including assistance with submission and renewal). Manage lab record-keeping, including purchases, relevant grant information, IRB protocols, experiment participation, and protocols for executing and analyzing individual experiments (with the help of relevant lab personnel). Help maintain lab website, wiki, and code/file sharing.
Required Qualifications
Basic computer skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet). Good organizational skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to work independently. Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment. Bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous research experience in a psychology or neuroscience lab. Experience with collection and/or analysis of neuroimaging data (e.g., EEG or FMRI). Programming skills (e.g. Matlab, Python). 1-2 years of experience.
Salary & Benefits
This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) non-exempt career position, which is paid hourly and eligible for UC Benefits.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.75 (Step 1) - $30.72 (Step 9).